Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Seeks Indian Approval for LEO Satcom Installations
Manufacturer says operators in Asia-Pacific region want multi-orbit capability
Gogo Avance satcom system
Gogo’s Avance connectivity system is compatible with low-earth-orbit satellite networks.

Gogo is seeking to meet rising Indian demand for multi-orbit connectivity by getting aircraft supplemental type certificate (STC) approvals for its low-earth-orbit (LEO) systems. According to the U.S. company, India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation is close to granting STCs for Gogo’s Avance connectivity systems installed on aircraft registered in the country.

According to Tom Phillips, Gogo’s regional director for the Asia-Pacific market, the regulatory process is expected to be finished by July. He told AIN that at least four Indian aircraft operators are ready to sign letters of intent for the equipment once the approvals are in hand. Gogo said its lightweight electronically steered array antenna avoids major fuselage modifications.

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