Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&amp;P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.

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Beechcraft King Air 300, 350, and 360 series

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

Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems and Peregrine are partnering to develop a supplemental type certificate (STC) for installation of the Gogo Galileo low-earth-orbit (LEO) satcom system in King Air 200 and 300 twin turboprops. The STC will include installation of Gogo’s HDX electronically steered antenna, the smaller of two antennas that Gogo will offer for its upcoming Galileo service that runs on Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO satellite network.&nbsp;
The Galileo system and HDX antenna can be added to existing Gogo air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity systems (Avance L3, L5, and SCS) “with minimal disruption,” according to Gogo Business Aviation.&nbsp;
The OneWeb LEO network works anywhere in the world (although there are some country restrictions that apply to all satcom networks) and from the ground, without restrictions that prevent ATG systems from operating until a certain altitude is reached. System speed with the HDX antenna is expected to reach up to 60 Mbps download and 11 Mbps upload. Gogo plans to begin Galileo service by the end of this year.
Stevens expects the King Air STC to be issued by the FAA next year so installations can begin in the fourth quarter of 2025. EASA and Transport Canada validations should be available at the same time.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

Stevens and Peregrine To STC Gogo Galileo Satcom System for King Airs

Plans call for the STC to be approved next year for installations in the fourth quarter of 2025

The Galileo system and HDX antenna can be added to existing Gogo air-to-ground connectivity systems (Avance L3, L5, and SCS) “with minimal disruption,” according to Gogo Business Aviation. 

Stevens and Peregrine To STC Gogo Galileo for King Airs

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The German company is taking a new approach to aerospace display technology.

Zeiss Microoptics Brings New Display Tech to Aircraft Cabin, Cockpit

Charles Alcock

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

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King Air 300 Series

King Air 200 Series

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Zeiss Debuts New Approach to Cockpit and Cabin Displays

ProSight technology is being demonstrated at the Farnborough Airshow

Pro Star Delivers G280 Gogo Galileo Satcom Installation

Expands company’s offerings for high-speed, global connectivity

Starlink Doubles Aviation Prices, Adds Region Boundaries

New service plans distinguish between a single area and global coverage

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HDX antenna installed under the tail-mounted radome

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System is FAA- and EASA-certified

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