Gogo begins flight testing air-to-ground 5G networknews Rob Hodgetts 4 Nov 25 0Leading business aviation connectivity provider Gogo has begun flight testing its next-generation 5G air-to-ground (ATG) network in North America. Flying an adapted Pilatus PC-24 with… Read more
Vista reveals plans to install Gogo Galileo across entire fleetnews Yves Le Marquand 22 Oct 25 0Vista has partnered with Gogo to bring the new Gogo Galileo broadband connectivity system to its global fleet. The rollout will begin in November across… Read more
FAA issues first STC for Gogo’s Galileo FDX terminalnews Yves Le Marquand 6 Oct 25 0The FAA has issued the first supplemental type certificate (STC) for Gogo’s Galileo FDX terminal, generated by Aloft AeroArchitects. The certificate covers Boeing 737NG-based Boeing… Read more
FAA issues approved model list for Gogo C1 unitnews Yves Le Marquand 25 Jun 25 0Gogo’s C1 line replaceable unit (LRU) has received supplemental type certification (STC) for 42 aircraft models through an approved model list granted by the FAA. The… Read more
Gogo makes first 5G end-to-end callnews Yves Le Marquand 18 Jun 25 0Gogo has made the first ever end-to-end 5G call using GCT Semiconductor chip technology. The call, which took place on June 16th, confirms the Gogo 5G… Read more
Gogo gets FAA approval for Galileo FDX antennanews Yves Le Marquand 8 May 25 0Gogo has received parts manufacturer approval (PMA) from the FAA for its Gogo Galileo FDX antenna. With the PMA confirmed, Gogo’s dealer network is pushing ahead with… Read more
FAA approves Gogo STC for Gulfstream GV and G550news Yves Le Marquand 19 Mar 25 0Gogo has received FAA approval for a supplemental type certificate (STC) for its Plane Simple Ka-band tail mount terminal for Gulfstream GVs and G550s. The… Read more
Gogo Q4 revenue surges 41% after Satcom Direct dealnews Fayaz Hussain 14 Mar 25 0Business aviation connectivity sprovider Gogo reported its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results today, showing significant revenue growth thanks to the acquisition of… Read more
Gogo gets PMA approval for Galileo antennanews Yves Le Marquand 11 Mar 25 0Gogo has received parts manufacturer approval (PMA) from the FAA for its Gogo Galileo HDX antenna. To secure confirmation, Gogo worked with Delta Engineering, which, as… Read more
Gogo appoints Chris Moore CEO following Satcom acquisitionnews Fayaz Hussain 4 Dec 24 0Chicago-based in-flight connectivity services provider Gogo has announced leadership changes appointing Chris Moore, previously president of Satcom Direct, as the new CEO of the combined… Read more
Avcon Jet launch customer for SD Satcom Direct Simplenews Alasdair Whyte 27 May 24 0European operator Avcon Jet is the launch customer for Satcom Direct’s new SD Plane Simple terminal. The Plane Simple terminal is an Electronically Steered Antenna… Read more
Satcom Direct gets DO-160 for Plane Simple antennanews Yves Le Marquand 18 Dec 23 0Satcom Direct (SD) has received DO-160 approval for its SD Plane Simple Ka-band tail mount antenna. The milestone has been achieved after more than 400 validation… Read more
SD unveils expanded plans for Viasat’s Jet ConneXnews Yves Le Marquand 17 Oct 23 0Satcom Direct (SD) has an expanded range of service plans for Viasat’s Jet ConneX inflight broadband service, it announced at NBAA-BACE. The new plans will… Read more
Satcom and Gilat sign off on steered antenna developmentnews Yves Le Marquand 1 Aug 23 0Satcom Direct and Gilat Satellite Networks have signed a strategic agreement to supply new ultra-low profile electronically steered antennas (ESA). Available from 2025 the antennas… Read more
Satcom Direct installs SD Plane Simple Ka-band terminal prototypenews CJI Expert 5 Jan 23 0Satcom Direct (SD) has completed the installation of the first Plane Simple Ka-band antenna on a business jet. The prototype terminal was mounted on the… Read more
Satcom Direct installs 500th terminal on Inmarsat Global Xpress networknews CJI Expert 11 Jan 21 0Satcom Direct (SD) has successfully activated 500 terminals for aerospace customers subscribing to Inmarsat’s High Throughput Satellite (HTS) Global Xpress network through the Jet ConneX… Read more
Satcom Direct to showcase SD Xperience connectivity solution on multi-leg international flightnews Terry Spruce 7 Nov 18 0Melbourne, Florida – 7 November 2018 – Following on from the SD Xperience launch at NBAA, Satcom Direct is taking its Gulfstream GIV on a… Read more
