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.
Skyservice, a Gogo authorized dealer in Canada, completed the certification on
Sept. 1. 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. "We
are thrilled to provide innovative, world class 5G service for our
clients and customers from around the world looking for data-heavy
interactive communication solutions."
Gogo completed construction of the Gogo 5G network in
the contiguous United States in
October 2022 and is expanding the 5G
network in Canada. The full
Canadian Gogo 5G network expansion is expected to be completed in
2024.
"The Skyservice Business Aviation team has been a long-standing,
valued partner with Gogo," said David
Salvador, vice president of aftermarket sales for Gogo.
"We're excited to see their continued investments that will bring
Gogo 5G certification to the Challenger 300 series, ensuring a
great inflight connectivity experience today and well into the
future."
About Skyservice MRO
As a global one-stop shop for all
business and commercial aircraft MRO services, Skyservice is
committed to quality, service excellence and on-time project
delivery without hidden costs. Skyservice is an approved aircraft
maintenance organization of TCCA, FAA, EASA, BDCA, HK-CAD, 2-REG,
Aruba and CAAS. Services include
scheduled maintenance, avionics, and upgrades, AOG services,
Aircraft Parts & Supplies, NDT, and an assortment of STCs on
leading OEM brand aircraft.
About Skyservice™
Skyservice is a North American
leader in business aviation dedicated to innovation, responsible
operations, safety, and service excellence. Celebrating its
36th successful year, Skyservice is at the
forefront of the business aviation industry with best-in-class
facilities across North America.
Our skilled maintenance teams, outstanding fixed base operation
facilities, first-class aircraft management, charter services,
aircraft sales and acquisition provide our customers with an
experience that is truly above and beyond. To learn more,
visit http://www.skyservice.com/.
About Gogo
Gogo is the world's largest provider
of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation
market. We offer a customizable suite of smart cabin systems for
highly integrated connectivity, inflight entertainment and voice
solutions. Gogo's products and services are installed on thousands
of business aircraft of all sizes and mission types from turboprops
to the largest global jets, and are utilized by the largest
fractional ownership operators, charter operators, corporate flight
departments and individuals.
As of June 30, 2023, Gogo reported
7,064 business aircraft flying with its ATG systems onboard, 3,598
of which are flying with a Gogo AVANCE L5 or L3 system; and 4,433
aircraft with narrowband satellite connectivity installed. Connect
with us at www.gogoair.com.
Gogo Media Relations
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Gogo Investor
Relations Contact:
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Caroline
Bosco
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William
Davis
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+1
312-517-6127
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+1
917-519-6994
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cbosco@gogoair.com
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wdavis@gogoair.com
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Skyservice Media
Relations Contact:
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Vanessa
Engel
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Vice President,
Marketing and Customer Engagement
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Skyservice Business
Aviation
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T: +1
416.523.1089
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Email: Vanessa_Engel@skyservice.com
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