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Bombardier, Duncan Aviation to Offer Gogo Business Aviation’s 5G Connectivity Upgrade on Select Bombardier Aircraft

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Customers can now install 5G provisions, which include new MB-13 antennas, on new and in-service Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000, Global 5500, Global 6000 and Global 6500 aircraft at Bombardier Service Centres worldwide and Duncan Aviation facilities in the U.S.

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  • Customers can now install 5G provisions, which include new MB-13 antennas, on new and in-service Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000, Global 5500, Global 6000 and Global 6500 aircraft at Bombardier Service Centres worldwide and Duncan Aviation facilities in the U.S.
    MONTRÉAL, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier and Duncan Aviation today announced the upcoming introduction of Gogo Business Aviation’s 5G connectivity, with the installation of Gogo 5G Broadband System including the provisional installation of MB13 antennas in Bombardier Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000, Global 5500, Global 6000 and Global 6500 aircraft.
  • New customers, or those with AVANCE L5 onboard, will be able to install 5G-enabling MB13 antennas and associated installation kits using the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) – developed jointly by Bombardier and Duncan Aviation – at all Bombardier Service Centers and at Duncan Aviation’s facilities throughout the United States.
  • “At Bombardier, we’re always striving to provide the best in-cabin experience for our customers.
  • “Duncan Aviation is proud to offer the most current In-Flight Connectivity Solutions for our customers,” said Ryan Huss, Duncan Aviation Vice President of Service Sales.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Ida Byrd-Hill Believes the Battle Creek Region Can Become a $160 Million National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Engine

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Allen Walker is a senior advisor in the U.S. National Science Foundation's newly established Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP).

Key Points: 
  • Allen Walker is a senior advisor in the U.S. National Science Foundation's newly established Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP).
  • In this position, Walker focuses on potential partnerships through engagement with stakeholders across government, academia, industry, and nonprofits.
  • The Battle Creek region, known as Cereal City, is small with a population of 133,819.
  • The West Michigan African American Tech Readiness Collaborative includes these partners:
    Come learn how the West Michigan African American Tech Readiness Collaborative lays the foundation for the $160 million NSF Regional Innovation Engine.

Duncan Aviation Readying for Gogo 5G

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

ORLANDO (AEA Booth #906), April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duncan Aviation, in partnership with Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO), is actively developing several additional 5G Supplemental Type Certifications (STCs) for the Gogo 5G system and provisioning multiple models of popular business aircraft.

Key Points: 
  • Operators who have an AVANCE L5 installed have the foundation required for an upgrade to Gogo 5G, and Gogo is offering significant savings – up to $100,000 in rebates – through the company's First To Fly promotion .
  • Aircraft will receive 5G provisions and operate on Gogo's 4G network until the X3 (5G) LRU is available for installation.
  • The Duncan Aviation STCs have been used for more than 265 installations of the AVANCE L5 system.
  • Once the 5G STCs are complete, Duncan Aviation will perform the installations at its full-service facilities in Battle Creek, Mich., Lincoln, Neb., Provo, Utah, and many of the company's 26+ satellite locations.

Aerospace Materials Market Size Hit USD 69.37 billion by 2029, High demand for aircrafts from emerging economies and low-cost carriers is driving the market growth, Exclusive Report by Exactitude Consultancy

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

PUNE, India, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global resin aerospace materials market trends are expected to gain momentum by reaching USD 69.37 billion by 2029, while exhibiting a CAGR of 8.1% between 2022 and 2029, Exactitude Consultancy mentions that the market stood at USD 34.41 billion in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The global aerospace materials market is expected to increase at a significant pace due to increasing demand for properties such as high fuel efficiency and high temperature resistance.
  • Moreover, the global aerospace materials market is anticipated to increase due to the implementation of stringent regulations over carbon emissions across the globe.
  • Composite materials-based aerospace materials accounted for the largest share, in terms of value, of the overall aerospace materials market
    In terms of value, the composite materials-based aerospace materials segment accounted for the largest share of 72.3% of the overall aerospace materials market in 2020.
  • Aircraft manufacturers use a high percentage of composite materials in the new generation aircrafts instead of metals and its alloys used previously.

Gogo 5G Aircraft Antenna Receives STC and PMA

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the FAA for its 5G aircraft antenna.

Key Points: 
  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the FAA for its 5G aircraft antenna.
  • "Receiving STC and PMA for the 5G antenna marks the next important milestone in the development of Gogo 5G," said Sergio Aguirre, president of Gogo Business Aviation.
  • The STC for the multiband belly-mounted 5G antenna was completed by Duncan Aviation on its company-owned Citation 560XLS.
  • In November, Gogo also announced that Duncan Aviation is working to complete the first-article STC for the onboard 5G system.

Gogo's Nationwide 5G Network Now Being Deployed

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

"These seven sites will serve as a testbed for our 150-tower nationwide network," said Mike Rupert, vice president of network operations for Gogo Business Aviation.

Key Points: 
  • "These seven sites will serve as a testbed for our 150-tower nationwide network," said Mike Rupert, vice president of network operations for Gogo Business Aviation.
  • "The testbed includes sites in both remote and populated locations in order to validate the network is operating as designed in all types of environments."
  • "We'll now begin testing and finetuning our network performance, including tower-to-tower handoffs, range, and coverage."
  • In November, Gogo announced that Duncan Aviation is working to complete the first-article Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the onboard 5G system.