Jessica Reed is a writer and editor with AIN. She joined the team in the fall of 2023 after two years covering the aviation industry at Avionics International. She earned her bachelor&#039;s degree in English (Writing &amp; Rhetoric) from Pepperdine University. Her hometown is St. Louis, Missouri, and she since has resided in Santa Barbara, California, and Brooklyn, New York, among others. She is currently based in Philadelphia.

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Gogo’s LX5 provides coverage throughout the continental U.S. and Canada, improving bandwidth and speed—up to 80 Mbps on Gogo’s 5G ATG network—while allowing for more connected devices. It’s lightweight and has a low profile. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $100,000. It also “offers flexibility in configuration and service plans,” according to Gogo.
The LX5 upgrade from Avance L3/L5 (or other systems) can be easily paired with the Gogo Galileo HDX or Galileo FDX satcom systems that will be available in the fourth quarter.
“Our technicians are second to none when it comes to expertise, professionalism, and overall quality and care given to your aircraft,” Smith commented.

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