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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Gulfstream G200 and G280, also IAI Galaxy

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

Pro Star Aviation has added the Gulfstream G280 to its list of Gogo Galileo low-earth-orbit (LEO) satcom installations. Galileo provides global connectivity via Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO network.
With speeds up to 60 Mbps down and 11 Mbps up, the Gogo Galileo half-duplex antenna measures 24 by 11.8 by 2.1 inches and weighs 21.6 pounds. In the G280 installation, the electronically steered antenna is mounted on top of the fuselage forward of the vertical stabilizer.
According to Pro Star, “The upgrade supports a cabin experience closer to office-level connectivity, especially on longer-range missions where passengers expect consistent access to cloud applications, video calls, and real-time communication.”
“With demand for next-generation connectivity consistently rising, we’re focused on delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers,” said Pro Star director of sales and marketing Jeff Shaw. “Completing our first Galileo installation on the Gulfstream G280 reflects our continued investment in increasing our installation capabilities and providing operators with reliable, high-performance connectivity across a broader range of aircraft.”

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.

Pro Star Aviation Delivers G280 Gogo Galileo Satcom Installation

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

In the G280 installation, the electronically steered Gogo Galileo antenna is mounted on top of the fuselage forward of the vertical stabilizer. 

Pro Star Delivers G280 Gogo Galileo Satcom Installation

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HDX antenna installed under the tail-mounted radome

Gogo Galileo Now Available for Gulfstream G650/G650ER

Jessica Reed

System is FAA- and EASA-certified

Gogo Galileo Satcom Now Factory Option on Pilatus PC-24

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Gulfstream G200/G280/Galaxy

Pro Star Aviation

Gogo

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More In Cabin Interior and Electronics

Starlink Doubles Aviation Prices, Adds Region Boundaries

New service plans distinguish between a single area and global coverage

Jet Access Maintenance Earns Starlink Dealer Status

Services span three locations in Indianapolis, Nashville, and West Palm Beach

Gogo Galileo Now Available for Gulfstream G650/G650ER

HDX antenna installed under the tail-mounted radome

Gogo Galileo Satcom Now Factory Option on Pilatus PC-24

System is FAA- and EASA-certified

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Antenna attachment system securely holds antenna in place

Dassault Gets STC for Gogo Galileo on Falcon 7X/8X

HDX antenna provides download speeds up to 60 Mbps

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