Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&amp;P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.

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Gogo Business Aviation is a provider of in-flight broadband Internet service and other connectivity services for business aircraft.

Duncan Aviation’s Engineering &amp; Certifications Service Team has completed the first-article supplemental type certificate (STC) for installation of Gogo Business Aviation’s 5G LX5 system on a Cessna Citation Excel. The LX5 also received FAA parts manufacturer approval.
Gogo said its 5G network will be ready for launch in the third quarter of 2024, pending availability of 5G chips. Once the chips become available, the LX5 LRU can be updated via a minor STC modification so customer installations can take place, according to Gogo.&nbsp;The air-to-ground 5G service will provide average speeds of 25 Mbps and peak speeds from 75 to 80 Mbps.&nbsp;
While waiting for the 5G service launch, customers can have a Gogo Avance L5 system with MB13 multi-band antennas installed now, then have that swapped for the LX5 LRU later next year at no extra charge. The LX5 LRU is the same form factor with the same connections as the L5 LRU.
“Receiving formal approval from the FAA to produce and manufacture the Avance LX5 line replaceable unit reaffirms our commitment to Gogo 5G as we march toward our launch date,” said Gogo president Sergio Aguirre. “We built LX5 on the Avance platform as a smaller, single-box option to make the installation of Gogo 5G even easier for customers.”

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

Gogo Receives First STC for Installation of 5G Air-to-ground Wi-Fi System

The STC prepares for launch of Gogo's 5G network in the third quarter of 2024

While waiting for the 5G service launch, customers can have a Gogo Avance L5 system with MB13 multi-band antennas installed now, then have that swapped for the LX5 LRU later next year at no extra charge.

Gogo Receives First STC for Installation of 5G LRU

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

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Flight-tracking service is available for display on passengers' devices

FlightPath3D and Gogo Extend Bizav Partnership

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The German company is taking a new approach to aerospace display technology.

Zeiss Microoptics Brings New Display Tech to Aircraft Cabin, Cockpit

Charles Alcock

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

ProSight technology is being demonstrated at the Farnborough Airshow

Zeiss Debuts New Approach to Cockpit and Cabin Displays 

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New service plans distinguish between a single area and global coverage

Starlink Doubles Aviation Prices, Adds Region Boundaries

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