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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Cessna Citation 680, Sovereign, Sovereign+, and Latitude

Matt Thurber

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

Buyers of Cessna Citation Longitudes and Latitudes set for delivery starting in 2028 can select Gogo Galileo with free installation, according to Textron Aviation, making it “the first original equipment manufacturer to provide such an option for customers.”
The FAA has issued a supplemental type certificate for installation of the Gogo Galileo HDX low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satcom system in these jets. Galileo runs on Eutelsat’s OneWeb global LEO satellite network, which provides download speeds of up to 60 Mbps.&nbsp;
Customers who select Gogo Galileo for their Longitudes and Latitudes will pay a guaranteed service rate for three years. The three-year retail price lock fee for Galileo service is $10,500 per month for unlimited service. The fee for 25 GB is $3,500, or $7,000 per month for 50 GB, with overages costing $215 per GB.&nbsp;
“To stay productive wherever they fly, our customers rely on connectivity, and they're looking for solutions that perform reliably around the world,” said Chris Hearne, Textron Aviation’s senior v-p of engineering and programs. “Achieving FAA certification of Gogo Galileo HDX on the Citation Longitude and Latitude is the result of a strong effort across our teams and gives customers another factory-supported connectivity option to keep them connected wherever their missions take them.”

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 HDX LEO Satcom Certified in Textron Aviation Longitude and Latitude 

System will be available for free factory installation in 2028

Customers who select Gogo Galileo for their Longitudes and Latitudes will pay a guaranteed service rate for three years. 

Gogo HDX Certified in Longitude and Latitude 

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Design teams hired and promoted staff in Nebraska, Michigan, and Utah

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Fractional operator’s PC-12s and PC-24s will be satcom-equipped by end of 2027

PlaneSense Picks Gogo Galileo for Entire Pilatus Fleet

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.

Company seeks to reduce size and weight of key components 

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Pre-stocking inventory makes it easier to satisfy customer requirements 

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Upgrade includes touchscreen and membrane-style cabin controllers

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Design teams hired and promoted staff in Nebraska, Michigan, and Utah

PlaneSense Picks Gogo Galileo for Entire Pilatus Fleet

Fractional operator’s PC-12s and PC-24s will be satcom-equipped by end of 2027

Liebherr Displays Bizjet Component Innovations

Company seeks to reduce size and weight of key components

Duncan Aviation Orders 40 Galileo HDX Satcom Systems

Pre-stocking inventory makes it easier to satisfy customer requirements

Clemens Aviation and Alto Modernize Falcon 900EX Cabin

Upgrade includes touchscreen and membrane-style cabin controllers

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