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Gogo announces first Gogo Galileo FDX STC as ALOFT AeroArchitects receives approval covering Boeing Business Jet BBJ737-series aircraft.

  • Gogo confirms the FAA has issued the first Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Gogo Galileo FDX terminal.
  • Generated by ALOFT AeroArchitects, the inaugural STC covers Boeing 737NG-based BBJ 1, BBJ 2, & BBJ MAX models with potential for modification to support future variants.
  • An initial installation of the Gogo Galileo FDX terminal was completed on an undisclosed customer's Boeing BBJ 737-700IGW.
  • Gogo's FlightDeck® Freedom (FDF) datalink service was activated to support crew operations, including trip planning, flight tracking, & real-time weather data.
  • The FDX terminal leverages the Eutelsat OneWeb low-earth orbit satellite constellation to provide up to 195Mbps download & 32Mbps upload speeds globally.
  • The terminal is optimized for super-midsize, long-range, & executive aircraft to enable high-speed connectivity for multiple devices.
  • The full-duplex FDX system comprises two line-replaceable units (LRUs) & features a software-driven architecture designed for minimal downtime.
  • Gogo anticipates approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the FDX terminal later in 2025.
  • The second variant in the Gogo Galileo portfolio is now available to support approximately 200 Boeing BBJ 737s in the global fleet.