GoGo Avance L5 is a Wi-Fi-based communication solution that provides 4G connectivity for streaming, In-Flight Entertainment (IFE), and business communication on up to 40 devices.
RUAG MRO International has successfully completed the first installation in Europe of the Gogo AVANCE L5 system on a Dassault Falcon F900DX. The upgrade was carried out during the aircraft’s 2C inspection at RUAG’s authorized service center in Geneva, in accordance with the standards of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Cabin Upgrade with New Technology
RUAG carried out the installation of the Gogo AVANCE L5 system based on a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) developed by Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation and validated by EASA specifically for this project. “Our Falcon customer desired complete and seamless connectivity at all times for a wide range of business and entertainment applications across various devices. The Gogo AVANCE L5 system is the solution that meets these high expectations,” says Stephan Woodtli, General Manager of the Agno site at RUAG MRO International. The avionics specialists in Lugano-Agno and the authorized Dassault Service Center in Geneva executed this “one-stop shop” project jointly.
The connectivity and communications platform is lightweight and features an advanced 802.11ac dual-band router (5 GHz & 2.4 GHz) that maximizes bandwidth, as well as dynamic, multi-carrier-capable data and voice management and the ability to connect via Gogo Biz/Gogo Biz 4G, Iridium, Inmarsat SwiftBroadband, and Inmarsat Jet ConneX.
The installation of the GoGo Avance L5 system was part of a broader and more complex aircraft cabin upgrade aimed at modernization and enhanced comfort. The customer opted for a complete cabin interior refurbishment featuring wood, leather, and carpeting, which also included the integration of a state-of-the-art In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system. As part of the associated improvements to the cabin’s sound and thermal insulation, RUAG installed an additional STC – becoming the first provider in Europe to do so.
Authorized MRO Professional
RUAG MRO International specializes in optimized solutions for business aircraft. All required services are delivered within a single downtime period and according to customized schedules tailored to individual customer needs. Its aircraft support solutions encompass the complete spectrum of maintenance checks, cabin modifications, avionics and systems upgrades, subsystem and component MRO, aircraft painting, pre-purchase inspections, AOG support, FBO services, as well as general support and consulting.
For Dassault Falcon, RUAG has served as an Authorized Service Center for more than 31 years; specifically, the Geneva-Meyrin facility is an Authorized Service Center for Dassault Falcon and Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, as well as a service center for Embraer Legacy, Bombardier Challenger CL604, and CL605 aircraft. The Lugano-Agno facility is an Authorized Service Center for the Piaggio P180 Avanti, as well as a service center for the Dassault Falcon 900 and 2000 series, Bombardier Global 5000 and Global Express, Pilatus PC-12, and King Air aircraft.
