Press Release

Issued by Pentastar Aviation.

March 8, 2018

Pentastar Aviation, a leader in the world of business aviation, is at the forefront of meeting the connectivity needs of its clients by working with Gogo Business Aviation to complete the first approved model list (AML) supplemental type certification (STC) ST04273CH for the Gogo Avance L5 system. The STC issued on March 5, 2018, includes the Gulfstream G-IV, GV, GIV-X and GV-SP airframes.

Gogo Avance L5 connects aircraft to the Gogo Biz 4G network enabling a 4G experience and more robust in-flight internet capabilities such as streaming audio and video, email with large attachments, and faster web browsing. The new STC brings it all directly to business travelers using the onboard Wi-Fi network delivered by Gogo, the leader in in-flight connectivity.

“We were excited to work with Gogo on this STC, as our team remains focused on the future of in-flight connectivity,” said Jesse Beard, Pentastar Aviation's director of engineering and inside sales. “Business travelers need 4G broadband connectivity to be truly productive during their travels, and Gogo's system provides this for them.”

Gogo's 4G service operates on its proven air-to-ground network comprised of more than 250 towers throughout the US and large portions of Canada and Alaska, and fiber backhaul and technology. Gogo's technology on the plane also features dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi service for a faster, more consistent in-cabin experience. Designed with business aviation in mind, the company's systems are currently flying on thousands of business aircraft, delivering proven and quality service to customers.

“Pentastar Aviation is a valued long-standing Gogo partner and we are very appreciative of the investment they have made in this AML STC for the new Avance L5 to benefit our mutual customers,” said Dave Salvador, vice president of aftermarket sales for Gogo Business Aviation.

The Pentastar avionics team delivers an unmatched combination of quality, technology, superior customer service, and meticulous attention to detail. This outstanding group of professionals has decades of experience providing industry-leading avionics system integration design, STC development, and service and maintenance on the most sophisticated avionics systems in the marketplace today.