Bombardier Challenger 300

Gogo Secures FCC Regulatory Approval for Gogo Galileo Terminals

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) today announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted regulatory approval for the Gogo Galileo HDX and FDX antenna terminals for business aircraft.

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  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) today announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted regulatory approval for the Gogo Galileo HDX and FDX antenna terminals for business aircraft.
  • The FCC Earth station in motion (ESIM) regulatory license grants Gogo the authority to commercialize and operate the terminals, which are integral to its Gogo Galileo low Earth orbit (LEO) global broadband service, on US-registered aircraft, and those registered in other countries within U.S. territory including territorial waters.
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    "Receiving the ESIM license for the HDX and FDX terminals represents an important milestone in bringing the Gogo Galileo service to market by year end," said, Crystal Gordon, executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Gogo.
  • Track important milestones in the development of Gogo Galileo with Gogo's milestone tracker .

Gogo Conducting 5G Software Testing with State-of-the-Art Virtual Flight Simulator

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

DALLAS, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (AEA, Booth #813) – Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) today announced that it is now conducting virtual flight simulation testing of its 5G software and expects to deliver Gogo 5G later this year.

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  • DALLAS, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (AEA, Booth #813) – Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) today announced that it is now conducting virtual flight simulation testing of its 5G software and expects to deliver Gogo 5G later this year.
  • Utilizing an advanced virtual flight simulator, constructed by Gogo's radio frequency (RF) engineering team, Gogo is emulating the radio channel in the airborne environment to verify the Gogo 5G software to a more than 90 percent confidence level.
  • The technology enables end-to-end 5G system testing ahead of schedule and helps to mature the software at a faster pace before flight testing begins.
  • Once lab testing is completed, the 5G software will be flight tested using Gogo's Challenger 300 testbed and the already-deployed Gogo 5G network .

Bombardier Celebrates Delivery of First Challenger 3500 Business Jet in Turkey to Long-Time Customer Arkasair

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

MONTRÉAL, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier today announced that long-time client Arkasair has added a Challenger 3500 business jet to its VIP Air Taxi and charter fleet, becoming the first customer of a Challenger 3500 aircraft in Turkey. The company has a longstanding affinity with Bombardier aircraft, having operated a Learjet 60, Challenger 300 and Challenger 604 aircraft. The new Challenger 3500 will replace the company’s Challenger 300 business jet.

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  • Best-selling Challenger 3500 aircraft continues to impress with its ultimate combination of refined, comfortable cabin, proven reliability and top performance
    MONTRÉAL, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier today announced that long-time client Arkasair has added a Challenger 3500 business jet to its VIP Air Taxi and charter fleet, becoming the first customer of a Challenger 3500 aircraft in Turkey.
  • The new Challenger 3500 will replace the company’s Challenger 300 business jet.
  • The addition of the Challenger 3500 business jet will bolster its charter capabilities with its innovative technology, outstanding performance, luxurious cabin and sustainably minded features.
  • “Bombardier is proud that our long-time customer Arkasair has added a Challenger 3500 business jet to its fleet, marking the first delivery of a Challenger 3500 jet in Turkey,” said Emmanuel Bornand, Vice President, Sales, Europe, Russia, CIS, Middle East and Africa, Bombardier.

Corporate Wings Pilot Justin Shive Selected for NBAA’s 2023 40 Under 40

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Cleveland, Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corporate Wings , one of the nation’s most experienced boutique aircraft management organizations, announced today that pilot Justin Shive is among the National Business Aviation Association’s Top 40 Under 40 .

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  • Cleveland, Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corporate Wings , one of the nation’s most experienced boutique aircraft management organizations, announced today that pilot Justin Shive is among the National Business Aviation Association’s Top 40 Under 40 .
  • Justin, who flies privately owned and managed Challenger 300 aircraft, started his career as a test pilot.
  • “We are thrilled that the NBAA recognized Justin for this honor and that Corporate Wings has been able to contribute to his success,” said Corporate Wings CEO Elizabeth Ricci.
  • “Justin is a great example of the kind of young aviation professional we are looking to attract to our team.

Bombardier to Present Smoothest-flying Aircraft at NBAA-BACE 2023, Debut First Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft at U.S. Tradeshow

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

A Challenger 300 Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) aircraft will also be on display, marking the first time a sought-after CPO aircraft will be showcased to the public in North America.

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  • A Challenger 300 Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) aircraft will also be on display, marking the first time a sought-after CPO aircraft will be showcased to the public in North America.
  • This incredible aircraft has transformed the business aviation industry with its refined interior, unsurpassed performance and outstanding design advancements.
  • The Global 6500 is a quintessential Global aircraft, with its wide-open living spaces, refined interior design, and signature smooth ride.
  • Finally, Bombardier is pleased to reveal that NBAA-BACE 2023 will mark the debut of its first Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft at a major U.S. tradeshow.

Skyservice Business Aviation Receives Transport Canadian Certification for Gogo 5G on Bombardier Challenger 300 Series

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

MISSISSAUGA, ON and BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyservice Business Aviation, a North American leader in business aviation, in partnership with Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO), has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval from Transport Canada for the Gogo 5G system on Bombardier Challenger 300 series aircraft.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON and BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyservice Business Aviation, a North American leader in business aviation, in partnership with Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO), has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval from Transport Canada for the Gogo 5G system on Bombardier Challenger 300 series aircraft.
  • The comprehensive Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) STC, followed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) validation, is available for Challenger 300 operators who install a Gogo AVANCE L5 today along with the full Gogo 5G provisional kit.
  • "Skyservice manages one of the largest fleets of Bombardier aircraft in Canada and is also an authorized service facility for Bombardier and a business aviation dealer for Gogo," commented Benjamin Murray, president and CEO, Skyservice.
  • "The Skyservice Business Aviation team has been a long-standing, valued partner with Gogo," said David Salvador, vice president of aftermarket sales for Gogo.

ALERION AVIATION ADDS Bombardier Challenger 300 PRIVATE JET

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. , July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alerion Aviation, a leading aircraft charter, management, aircraft sales and maintenance company has added Bombardier Challenger 300 to its charter fleet of aircraft.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. , July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alerion Aviation, a leading aircraft charter, management, aircraft sales and maintenance company has added Bombardier Challenger 300 to its charter fleet of aircraft.
  • The Challenger 300 is a popular private jet manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace.
  • The Challenger 300 private jet is considered a top choice in the super-midsize jet category for its reliability, speed, and overall comfort.
  • "Alerion Aviation is proud to offer our charter clients this gorgeous completely refreshed Private Jet" says Bob Seidel, CEO.

Airshare Continues Growth, Plans to Double Fractional Challenger Fleet with New Agreement Featuring Bombardier’s Challenger 3500 Aircraft

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Through this new agreement, Airshare plans to double the size of their Challenger fleet, supporting the considerable demand they have experienced from the outset of launching the aircraft within their fractional program.

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  • Through this new agreement, Airshare plans to double the size of their Challenger fleet, supporting the considerable demand they have experienced from the outset of launching the aircraft within their fractional program.
  • In May 2021, Airshare entered the super-midsize segment with an order for up to 20 Challenger aircraft.
  • “We are thrilled to extend our commitment with Bombardier and look forward to adding several more Challenger 3500s to our fleet.
  • With over 900 business jets of the Challenger 300 series in service worldwide, the Challenger 3500 aircraft builds on the excellent track record of the Challenger family and boasts an impressive 99.8% dispatch reliability.

Certification Underway for Gogo Galileo on Bombardier Challenger 300 Series Aircraft

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

GENEVA, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) today announced the process to secure the first-article Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its Gogo Galileo HDX system on the Bombardier Challenger 300 series of aircraft is underway.

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  • GENEVA, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) today announced the process to secure the first-article Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its Gogo Galileo HDX system on the Bombardier Challenger 300 series of aircraft is underway.
  • "The Bombardier Challenger 300 is one of the most popular super midsize jets on the market, making it a perfect candidate for our Gogo Galileo HDX system," said Sergio Aguirre, Gogo's president and chief operating officer.
  • Nearly 900 Challenger 300 series aircraft (300, 350 and 3500 models) have been sold since its inception in 2004 and 595 are installed with a Gogo Air-to-Ground (ATG) system.
  • Gogo Galileo, an extension of the AVANCE platform, will provide business aviation operators with a new era of inflight connectivity performance for all sizes of business aircraft around the globe.

Bombardier Challenger 3500 Business Jet Makes European Debut at EBACE 2023

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Monday, May 22, 2023

The Challenger 3500 business jet, which will be on display at the European airshow, offers customers in the region a preview of Bombardier’s eco-design vision

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  • The Challenger 3500 business jet, which will be on display at the European airshow, offers customers in the region a preview of Bombardier’s eco-design vision
    The Challenger 3500 aircraft boasts the first eco app* solution available in business aviation, optimizing flight plans for a reduced environmental footprint
    Passengers benefit from the ultimate cabin experience, with striking interior design, the widest cabin in its class, the renowned Nuage seat and the highly reliable Iridium Certus connectivity
    GENEVA, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier will debut the award-winning Challenger 3500 business jet to the European market, as all gather at the 2023 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland.
  • The Challenger 3500 aircraft, which entered service in September 2022, is showcased in grand style alongside the industry’s flagship, the Global 7500 aircraft, and a stunning Certified Pre-Owned Challenger 605 aircraft also making its debut.
  • In the cabin, the Challenger 3500 aircraft boasts a high-end product design by proposing a selection of innovative, sustainable materials that minimize the impact on the environment.
  • “We are very proud to open the door of the Challenger 3500 aircraft to our European customers for the very first time.