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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Bombardier manufactures a variety of business aircraft models, provides engineering, and aircraft maintenance services.

Bombardier Challenger 600, 601, 604, 605, and 650

Matt Thurber

Skyservice Business Aviation can now install Gogo’s low-earth-orbit (LEO) Galileo HDX satcom system on Bombardier Challenger 604, 605, and 650 business jets registered in the European Union, thanks to a new EASA supplemental type certificate (STC).
The STC helps “close a key gap in global certification coverage for operators seeking next-generation connectivity upgrades,” according to Skyservice. The FBO/MRO provider holds similar STCs from Brazil’s ANAC, the FAA, and Transport Canada. Gogo Galileo runs on the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO network, and the HDX electronically steered antenna delivers service speeds of up to 60 Mbps.
Challenger owners and operators can have the Galileo HDX system installed at Skyservice’s facilities in Toronto and Vancouver or opt to purchase an installation kit and have the system installed at their preferred location.
“With this EASA STC approval, we are extending Galileo HDX access to Challenger operators across Europe and other key international markets, while delivering truly global certification coverage across major aviation authorities,” said Skyservice president and CEO Benjamin Murray. “This milestone ensures operators can adopt next-generation LEO connectivity with confidence, regardless of where their aircraft are based or operated.”

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.

EASA Approves Skyservice Gogo Galileo for Challenger Installations

STC opens market for satcom system in European markets

Challenger owners and operators can have Galileo HDX system installed at Skyservice’s MRO facilities in Toronto and Vancouver or purchase an installation kit. 

EASA Approves Skyservice Gogo Galileo for Challengers

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Amy Wilder

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.

Installations begin this month at Wichita facility

Airshare Adds Gogo Galileo Satcom to Phenom 300 Fleet

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.

Work includes marble countertops and Crestron cabin system

VIP Completions Delivers Updated Falcon 2000EX EASy

Jessica Reed

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

Download speeds reach up to 195 Mbps, and upload speeds go up to 32 Mbps

EASA Certifies Gogo Galileo FDX for Airbus ACJ320

Field-approval installations available for a variety of classic business jets

Apcela, Liberty Partners Team on Bizav Wi-Fi Upgrades

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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Challenger 600 Series

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Airshare Adds Gogo Galileo Satcom to Phenom 300 Fleet

Installations begin this month at Wichita facility

VIP Completions Delivers Updated Falcon 2000EX EASy

Work includes marble countertops and Crestron cabin system

EASA Certifies Gogo Galileo FDX for Airbus ACJ320

Download speeds reach up to 195 Mbps, and upload speeds go up to 32 Mbps

Apcela, Liberty Partners Team on Bizav Wi-Fi Upgrades

Field-approval installations available for a variety of classic business jets

EASA Grants Major Change Privilege to Lufthansa Technik

Company can approve own STCs for Airbus A320ceo cabin modifications

Pro Star Installing Starlink at Customer Locations

On-The-Fly program saves owners from having to fly airplane to MRO’s facility

FCC Gives Classic Gogo ATG a Six-month Reprieve

Move also delays launch of 4G service until Nov. 8, 2026

Yingling in Final Steps for Hawker Gogo Avance STC

Upgrade will enable a variety of connectivity options for classic jets

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