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.

Cessna Citation owners will be able to have Gogo Galileo half-duplex (HDX) low-earth-orbit (LEO) satcom systems installed in their jets at Textron Aviation’s service centers. Installations will be available after FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for Citations, which is expected later this year.
Models covered by the STCs will include the Citation X/X+; Sovereign/Sovereign+; Latitude; Excel/XLS/XLS+/XLS Gen2; CJ4/CJ4 Gen2; CJ3/CJ3+; CJ2/CJ2+; and CJ1/CJ1+/M2/M2 Gen 2.&nbsp;The installation consists of an HDX electronically-steered antenna mounted on top of the fuselage and the Gogo Avance router. The HDX antenna is designed for smaller airframes and measures 24 by 11.8 by 2 inches and weighs 21.6 pounds. Gogo Galileo provides high-speed, worldwide internet access on the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite constellation.
“Our customers expect to stay connected and productive while in the air, and integrating the Gogo Galileo HDX system ensures they have access to high-speed internet in-flight,” said Brian Rohloff, Textron Aviation senior v-p, global customer support. “This advanced connectivity solution underscores our commitment to providing our customers with cutting-edge technology that enhances their flying experience.”

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 Galileo Satcom Available from Textron Aviation Service Centers

System includes the HDX antenna and Gogo Avance router

Installation of Gogo’s Galileo HDX satcom by Cessna Citation service centers available after FAA supplemental type certificate approval, expected in late 2025.

Galileo Available from Textron Aviation Service Centers

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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.

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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.

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