Gogo Galileo is live and already delivering global broadband connectivity to business aviation customers through Eutelsat OneWeb’s low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. That means our business and VIP aviation customers are enjoying the benefits of low-latency, high-speed broadband wherever and whenever they fly, all backed up by our 24/7/365 expert support.
The initial STCs for the Gogo Galileo HDX antenna were generated in Europe and approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Demonstrating the versatile applications of the compact antenna, Airbus secured approvals for its ACJ 319, 320, 321 and ACJ 330 types; and Atlas Air confirmed the STC for the Embraer Phenom 300. For the first time, enterprise-grade satellite connectivity, supporting truly global connectivity options, is available for the full spectrum of aircraft from small jets to executive airliners. With the Gogo Galileo antennas, we’re extending the benefits of remaining productive, entertained, and relaxed to more aircraft passengers than ever before.
With FAA parts manufacturer approval (PMA) granted for the Gogo Galileo FDX early in May, we are now also ready to expand Gogo Galileo capability. Leveraging the full potential of the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO constellation, Gogo Galileo FDX is optimized for aircraft carrying multiple passengers, using multiple devices simultaneously flying international routes.
Both HDX and FDX are electronically steered antennas (ESA purpose-built for business aviation. Installation is minimally invasive, with no moving parts, thereby reducing antenna maintenance requirements. Software-driven, they are futureproofed and optimized for the rapid switching between satellites required to deliver consistent, uninterrupted high-speed broadband service from the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO constellation.
On smaller aircraft, Gogo Galileo HDX delivers exceptional capability. On larger aircraft carrying more passengers using additional devices, FDX brings the experience to another level. Still, when an aircraft has the space and capacity for a second antenna, there are even greater benefits to be had from combining Gogo Galileo’s LEO hardware with the geostationary orbit (GEO) satellite networks, also available through Gogo.
In addition to the Gogo Galileo HDX and FDX, we offer Gogo Plane Simple hardware, software, and connectivity options for best-in-class GEO service from Intelsat and Viasat. Gogo is the only single resource where operators can find combined, multi-orbit GEO and LEO solutions, as well as ATG and 5G options in the USA. We also add value through our diverse portfolio of applications, including training, cybersecurity support, and real-time assistance provided by humans equipped to resolve coverage interruptions at any time in multiple languages.
The manifold advantages of multi-orbit, multi-band connectivity include resilience in an era where always-on connectivity is critical for passengers, crew, and aircraft systems. A Plane Simple tail mount Ka-band antenna combined with a Gogo Galileo FDX, for example, provides redundancy across GEO and LEO, Ka-band, and Ku-band networks, ensuring continuous connectivity and data delivery to support much more than just communications.
Aircraft health monitoring, situational awareness, geo-targeting, IoT, passenger health monitoring, and much more are supported by the tremendous amounts of data transmitted across satellite networks. Multiple options also enable optimized connectivity for cabin zones or individual users; the principal might enjoy a dedicated high-speed Ka-band connection, while other passengers connect via Ku-band, for example. Alternatively, the principal or primary guests might receive the connectivity best suited to their activity.
Multi-orbit, multi-band connectivity is also a consistent enabler of optimized connection depending on location and cost. A jet primarily operating over North America might be well served by Gogo’s air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity, but the only options for keeping connected on longer international flights have traditionally been Ku-band or Ka-band GEO constellations requiring larger, heavier antennas. Now, Gogo Galileo offers a cost-effective LEO option through the addition of a simple HDX ESA antenna, even on the smallest business aircraft or FDX, for more demanding missions.
A customer-centric business, Gogo’s focus is on delivering the very best user experience. We achieve this by creating customized connectivity solutions for every client’s mission, from a single owner-operator to large, international mixed fleets. That’s global satellite connectivity for a consistent experience wherever you fly.
The true test of inflight connectivity is whether it consistently satisfies passenger, crew, and aircraft connection requirements. The only way to achieve that, wherever an aircraft operates, is through multi-orbit, multi-band connectivity, which delivers customers an unparalleled connectivity experience from the only dedicated business aviation connectivity company in the world – Gogo.
Gogo is going on the road in Europe to showcase the benefits of our Gogo Galileo antennas. To discover more about where, when, and how you can experience firsthand the new era of business aviation connectivity, visit Gogo booth 320 during EBACE 2025.
