High-Speed, 4G Cabin Connectivity for New Bombardier Learjet Aircraft Now Offered on In-service Fleet
March 03 2020 - 10:08AM
Bombardier Aviation is bringing faster connectivity to its
in-service Learjet fleet as part of a continuing commitment to this
legendary platform. Gogo Business Aviation’s next-generation, 4G
air-to-ground (ATG) internet system, Gogo AVANCE L5, has been an
available option on new Learjet aircraft since last year.
Bombardier is now offering customers the
high-performance 4G in-cabin Wi-Fi system as a retrofit for
in-service Learjet 40, Learjet 45, Learjet 70 and Learjet 75
aircraft. Customers can have the system installed at all Bombardier
Service Centres and Authorized Service Facilities throughout the
United States.
“Learjet aircraft are renowned productivity
tools, and this enhancement ensures that our customers have the
connectivity they need to maximize their time in the air,” said
Michael Anckner, Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Learjet Aircraft
and Corporate Fleets, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “With various
upgrades available for our large fleet of in-service aircraft and
the recent unveiling of our value-added Learjet 75 Liberty
aircraft, there’s never been a better time to own a Learjet.”
The new and significantly faster 4G service uses
Gogo AVANCE L5, which is lightweight and compact, accesses the Gogo
Biz 4G ground network of more than 250 towers and delivers seamless
connectivity over the continental U.S. and large parts of Canada
and Alaska. Designed specifically for business aircraft, the system
offers audio and video streaming as well as faster web surfing for
a vastly improved user experience over previous-generation
technology.
The iconic Learjet brand is synonymous with
excellence in aviation, with more than 2,000 Learjet aircraft in
service around the world. This fleet is a testament to the
longevity and reliability of this platform, while the upcoming
Learjet 75 Liberty signals a strong future for the world’s best
light jet.
Bombardier is growing its worldwide support
network, including a new service centre at Miami-Opa Locka
Executive Airport and the recent addition of two U.S. line
maintenance stations in Teterboro and Van Nuys. In addition to
providing this 4G connectivity upgrade to the Learjet fleet,
Bombardier is also offering the latest update to the popular Garmin
G5000 avionics suite aboard Learjet aircraft, which was
recently certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and
brings many workload-reducing improvements to the cockpit.
The Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft is on track
to enter service in mid-2020. Its spacious cabin features a
six-seat configuration that gives light jet passengers
unprecedented freedom to stretch out. A standard pocket door
delivers a quiet, productive flight coupled with the comfort of
Bombardier’s signature smooth ride.
The Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft has a range of
2,080 nautical miles, able to connect Las Vegas to New York,
Seattle to Washington, D.C., and Mexico City to San Francisco,
nonstop.* This aircraft has the same operating costs as its
competitors in the light jet category while offering the most
spacious cabin, the fastest speed, the longest range and the
smoothest ride. It is also a step up from other light jets in terms
of safety standards, certified to the FAA’s more stringent Part 25
regulations, applicable to commercial airliners, unlike other light
jets certified to Part 23 regulations.
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provide world-class transportation experiences that set new
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Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries. *Performance is based on the
following assumptions: ISA+15ºC takeoff temperature, 4 passengers,
2 crew, long range cruise speed, 3% airways allowance, ISA
conditions en route, 85% Boeing annual winds, NBAA IFR (100 NM)
fuel reserve, standard configuration BOW.
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