A: AVANCE OTA is an AVANCE feature that allows customers to manage their MIX configurations, monitor the health of your LRU, update your IFE content, and now update your AVANCE system software remotely through DASH. AVANCE OTA creates an efficient, simple path to maintain Gogo's connectivity service level and keep the system as current as possible with access to the newest features and maximized equipment benefits.
A: OTA eliminates the need to schedule downtime for your aircraft to perform AVANCE system software updates. Making it easier to keep your AVANCE system up to date so you can take advantage of all the latest features and functionalities.
A: This new AVANCE feature will be available starting on November 17, 2023, to all customers using AVANCE software version 4.3 or later. You will receive an email from Gogo with details on how to get OTA updates and download the latest software version (4.4).
A: OTA system software updates is a production ready AVANCE feature. In order for all AVANCE customers to experience OTA, we are doing a trial period over Terrestrial Modem (TM) in addition to the Gogo Cloud. The trial period for TM will end on December 31, 2024. After the trial period, OTA will be available to AVANCE customers exclusively through the Gogo Cloud.
A: The Gogo Cloud network is a secure, proprietary ground-based network specific to Gogo traffic and information transfer. It is used exclusively for Gogo equipment and can be accessed via Cloudport and participating FBOs in the US and Europe.
A: Gogo Cloudport is a small, simple device that turns your hangar into a Gogo Cloud hot spot and gives you access to the Gogo Cloud network. You can automatically update your Gogo Vision content, push AVANCE configurations via DASH, and remotely update your AVANCE system software. It's an incredibly easy way to maintain your inflight experience so you can be productive, entertained, and connected.
A: Gogo Cloudport is available to install at your hangar and must be acquired from Gogo via one of the following ways:
A: No, as long as a Cloudport is acquired through Gogo, all tails on that account will have access to OTA software updates.
A: Please call or email Gogo Sales Operations at +1.888.328.0200 or basales@gogoair.com to order your Cloudport for no additional charge.
A: Yes, you must be using AVANCE 4.3 or later to access OTA functionality. If not using AVANCE 4.3, you must order USB kits and upgrade sequentially to 4.3 (ex: Upgrade from 4.2 via USB to 4.2.1, then again via USB to 4.3). Once using AVANCE 4.3, the LRU will utilize the new OTA functionality to upgrade the system to software version 4.4.
AVANCE LRUs: SCS, L3, L5
Antennas: MB13
Other AVANCE software
Future equipment: LX5, Galileo HDX and FDX antennas
A: You will still be able to update your AVANCE software using a USB kit, which will be available for a fee of $250 starting after the TM trial period ends on December 31, 2024.
A: All USB kits will be free to order until the TM trial period ends on December 31, 2024.
A: No, you do not have to use OTA for the latest AVANCE software update. USB kits will still be available.
A: There will be a new Equipment Maintenance application in DASH that will give you access to OTA updates.
A: DASH admins must grant access to the Equipment Maintenance application for all users. Check with your DASH administrator for permissions under the User Management application. If you are still having issues, please contact Gogo Customer Operations at +1.888.286.9876 or bacustomerservice@gogoair.com.
A: Only aircraft eligible for OTA updates (those using AVANCE software version 4.3 and later) will appear in the Equipment Maintenance application. You must update aircraft to 4.3.
For questions, contact a Regional Sales Managers.
If you have questions about service plans or the status of your account, please reach out to Gogo Customer Operations at +1.303.301.3278 or bacustomerservice@gogoair.com.
For technical support, please contact a Field Service Engineer (FSE), batechsupport@gogoair.com, or +1 303.301.3278, option 3