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

The FAA has issued a supplemental type certificate (STC) for installation of Gogo’s Plane Simple Ka-band satcom terminal on Gulfstream Vs and G550. The system includes a tail-mount antenna, SD modem unit, and SD router. It runs on Viasat’s GX satellite network but is also compatible with Viasat’s next-generation GX satellites.
Gulfstream and Gogo collaborated on the STC, which Gulfstream developed. Authorized Gulfstream and Jet Aviation service centers can install the Ka-band satcom system, which is also approved on G650 models. An STC for the G500 and G600 is expected to be completed by year-end.
While the Plane Simple Ka-band terminal accesses Viasat’s Jet ConneX high-speed broadband service on the existing GX satellite network, the system is ready for Viasat’s next-generation GX satellites. “These will transmit dual-polarity signals, more than doubling the volume of data transmitted and received to deliver an enhanced connectivity experience supporting video conferences, streaming, and increased network priority for business aviation users,” according to Gogo.
“The latest STC in our growing portfolio gives Gulfstream GV and G550 owners and operators access to more speed, more data, and more service plan flexibility and facilitates dual-dissimilar options for optimized global connectivity through our multi-orbit, multi-band strategy,” said Gogo CEO Chris Moore.&nbsp;“At the same time, forward compatibility with Viasat’s next-generation GX satellites helps operators to future-proof their connectivity fit.”&nbsp;

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.

Gogo Plane Simple Satcom Gets FAA Nod for Gulfstream V and G550 Installs

System runs on Viasat's GX satellite network and provides high-speed broadband connectivity

While the Plane Simple Ka-band terminal accesses Viasat’s Jet ConneX high-speed broadband service on the existing GX satellite network, the system is ready for Viasat’s next-generation GX satellites.

 Gogo Plane Simple Satcom STC’d for GV/G550

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Charles Alcock

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

The narrowbody Airbus bizliner features VVIP and first-class seating areas 

Jet Aviation Delivers Its Quietest VIP Cabin to Date

Company plans to complete six installations this year

SpaceX Starlink Adds Fargo Jet Center to Dealer Network

Jessica Reed

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Product is designed to serve both retrofit and new completion markets

Rosen Aviation Launches Standalone 4K Smart Map Box

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

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Gulfstream GV/G550

Gulfstream

Gogo Business Aviation

More In Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Delivers Its Quietest VIP Cabin to Date

The narrowbody Airbus bizliner features VVIP and first-class seating areas

SpaceX Starlink Adds Fargo Jet Center to Dealer Network

Company plans to complete six installations this year

Rosen Aviation Launches Standalone 4K Smart Map Box

Product is designed to serve both retrofit and new completion markets

Gogo Plots Course for Airborne Connectivity Upgrades

About 2,400 aircraft still operate on Gogo’s legacy air-to-ground network

Innovative Advantange Introduces Four-slot AVDS Node

Fiber-optic backbone enables easy upgrades on any size aircraft

True Blue Power Bumps USB Charger Power to 45 Watts

Five configurations are available and they fit in round or square installations

Collins Venue Smart Monitors Come with Built-in Airshow

Standalone monitors can be installed without a full Venue cabin management system

Metrojet Engineering Is 1st Asia-Pacific Starlink Dealer

Demand remains strong for high-speed satcom services

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