Gogo Business Aviation has achieved supplementary type certification for its Avance L5 system on a full complement of Gulfstream aircraft models.

“We're so pleased that Gulfstream has chosen to build on our partnership to invest in these STCs for the Avance L5 across multiple airframes,” says Sergio Aguirre, president of Gogo Business Aviation. “Gulfstream has a discerning customer base, and the Avance L5 system delivers the most robust air-to-ground experience available across North America today. It's great news that the L5 is now available as an install option.”

The supplemental type certificates (STC) secured include G650/650ER, G600, G550/GV/SP, G450/GIV/SP and G280.

Gogo says that Avance is an innovative software-centric approach that combines advanced hardware and software technology to create a fully integrated, aviation-grade inflight connectivity and entertainment platform. The platform is said to enable connected aviation technologies, services and applications like never before. Avance L5 connects to the Gogo Biz 4G network delivering faster speeds supporting bandwidth-intensive activities.

Avance L5 is flying on nearly 500 aircraft providing 4G in-cabin connectivity. The Gulfstream service centres offering installations include locations in Savannah and Brunswick, Georgia; Westfield, Massachusetts; St Louis, Missouri; Dallas, Texas; Long Beach, California; and Appleton, Wisconsin.