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Gogo Business Aviation is a provider of in-flight broadband Internet service and other connectivity services for business aircraft.

Gogo Business Aviation is generating quite a buzz as it nears the launch of Gogo Galileo, the company’s new Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) global broadband satellite service.
Gogo recently announced that it is receiving unprecedented demand for Gogo Galileo HDX, the more compact system that can fit on any size business aircraft from super-light jets and turboprops up to ultra-long-range large-cabin aircraft – and development of dozens of Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) is well underway.
“The response from the industry for Gogo Galileo HDX is at a fever pitch – there’s been a tidal wave of demand as we rapidly approach commercial launch,” said Sergio Aguirre, president and chief operating officer for Gogo. “It’s clear the market is hungry for true aviation-grade LEO satellite broadband connectivity for aircraft of any size around the globe.”
Gogo says demand for Gogo Galileo HDX is greater than it was for Gogo AVANCE L5, which launched in 2017 and quickly became the most widely adopted and fastest-selling inflight connectivity system in business aviation history.
Demand accelerated due to growing accessibility of HDX with Gogo’s dealer network contracting to complete 27 STCs so far, unlocking a total addressable market of more than 18,000 aircraft globally, many of which have never had access to broadband inflight connectivity prior to Gogo Galileo. Additional STC contracts are expected in the coming weeks.
Gogo Galileo HDX is designed to deliver fast, low-latency inflight Wi-Fi to address the increased demand for data-heavy services and applications in use today, as well as emerging technologies in the future. Gogo Galileo HDX is expected to deliver peak speeds up to 60 Mbps, and mean speeds very close to peak at 57 Mbps.

<h2>Gogo Galileo State-of-the-Art Mobile Demo Room Coming to a City Near You</h2>
Gogo is launching a nationwide tour bringing its interactive&nbsp;Gogo Galileo experience to business aviation professionals across the United States.&nbsp;
The state-of-the-art mobile demo room was designed to give customers and business aviation professionals from across the industry the ability to experience Gogo Galileo.
At each of the tour stops, participants will have the opportunity to experience Gogo’s high-speed, low-latency inflight connectivity solution via the HDX and FDX antenna configurations – the more compact HDX, built to fit any size business aircraft from super light jets and turboprops to larger aircraft, and the larger FDX which delivers best-in-class performance for large-cabin jets.
Anyone attending will be able to “test flight” the inflight internet experience with both antenna configurations using their own devices and experience online activities such as video conferencing, live TV, streaming video, and more, just as they would in their own aircraft at 40,000 feet.
“For anyone curious what reimagined inflight Wi-Fi feels like, we invite you to come experience Gogo Galileo firsthand at one of our tour destinations,” said Aguirre. “We’ll show you what inflight Wi-Fi as fast or faster than your home or office is like and why Gogo Galileo is the right choice for you.”
The traveling exhibit debuted at this year’s National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention &amp; Exhibition in Las Vegas.
For anyone who was unable to attend NBAA-BACE, the Gogo Galileo tour will be traveling across the country through early March with stops scheduled at FBOs and airports. For the list of tour cities and locations, and to RSVP for a particular stop for an exclusive in-person demonstration, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gogoair.com/galileo-on-tour?utm_source=gogo&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=BRND_Q424_galileotour&amp;utm_content=web">www.gogoair.com/galileo-on-tour</a>.
<h2>Textron Aviation Selects Gogo Galileo HDX for Factory Installation on Cessna Citation Longitude, Latitude and Ascend</h2>
The demand for the new service is coming from all areas of the industry, including aircraft manufacturer Textron Aviation, and membership-based charter operator Wheels Up.
Textron Aviation announced that it will install Gogo Galileo HDX as a factory option for its popular Cessna Citation Longitude, Latitude and Ascend business jets.
“At Textron Aviation, we are committed to enhancing the flight experience for our customers,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, global sales &amp; flight operations for Textron Aviation. “By offering Gogo Galileo HDX, we ensure that passengers on these Citation business jets enjoy a seamless and superior inflight Wi-Fi experience, no matter where their journey takes them.”
Textron is the first business aviation OEM to offer Gogo Galileo HDX from the factory, securing a truly global connectivity solution with market-leading performance for its operators.
“We are honored to work with Textron Aviation to deliver Gogo Galileo HDX to its customers” said Gogo’s Aguirre. “Designed specifically for full breadth of business aviation aircraft, the HDX antenna offers passengers a great inflight Wi-Fi experience.”
Textron Aviation’s integration of the HDX antenna is in work for all three Citations.

<h2>Wheels Up Selects Gogo Galileo HDX Fleetwide</h2>
Wheels Up announced that it will be adding Gogo Galileo HDX fleetwide. Installations are expected to begin by the middle of 2025, as soon as certifications for Wheels Up aircraft are completed.
“Exceptional onboard Wi-Fi is a central in-flight experience feature our members and customers value when selecting an aircraft,” said George Mattson, CEO for Wheels Up. “Gogo is a long-term proven partner of ours, and their next generation Galileo HDX system is a key element of our fleet modernization plan. We look forward to delivering to our customers best-in-class connectivity as we become one of the first and only domestic fleets in private aviation with standardized satellite Wi-Fi capability.”
Gogo has been conducting flight tests of the Gogo Galileo HDX system on a Challenger 300 and it is performing as planned.
“With Gogo Galileo HDX on board, Wheels Up will be able to offer unparalleled performance to its members and customers on all aircraft it expects to add to its fleet,” Aguirre said. “Today’s business aviation customers expect fast broadband inflight connectivity, and Gogo Galileo HDX will deliver.”
Gogo Galileo HDX is designed to be an easy upgrade to any AVANCE system (AVANCE L3, L5, LX5, SCS). The service is expected to launch later this year.
Gogo Galileo is backed by Eutelsat OneWeb’s enterprise-grade LEO network. Designed for mobility, the network will deliver consistent performance with low variability across all routes globally.
Gogo continues to accept purchase orders for the HDX, which is designed to be an easy upgrade to any AVANCE system (AVANCE L3, L5, LX5, SCS).
A special promotional rebate of $25,000 is also available for a limited time to current Gogo customers operating a legacy air-to-ground system (ATG 1000, 2000, 4000, 5000) when installing AVANCE SCS and HDX.

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