Gogo has received Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the FAA for its Gogo Galileo FDX antenna. With PMA confirmed, the global Gogo dealer network is pushing ahead with STC generation for super-midsize and larger aircraft types, as Gogo marks the next step toward full-scale production and sales of the FDX electronically steered antenna (ESA).
Purpose-built for business aviation, the FDX ESA is designed for ease of installation and to leverage the full potential of the Eutelsat OneWeb Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, supporting high-speed broadband with up to 195Mbps download and 32Mbps upload speeds throughout the cabin. Simple cabling connects the ESA to the Gogo Avance system and is optimised for aircraft carrying multiple passengers using multiple devices simultaneously.
Gogo has achieved PMA for the Gogo Galileo FDX just a few weeks after reaching the same milestone for its HDX antenna. The antenna can be equipped onto new aircraft or retrofitted.
“With this Gogo Galileo FDX PMA approval, we are demonstrating our continuing commitment to opening up a new world of connectivity for more aircraft owners and operators than ever before,” says Chris Moore, CEO of Gogo. “With the addition of the FDX to our portfolio of agnostic connectivity solutions, we can deliver consistent global connectivity that satisfies the diverse needs of the dynamic business aviation sector.”
The solution has been designed for minimally invasive installation, to minimise downtime. The software-driven FDX is designed to be future-proofed and optimised for rapid switching between satellites to deliver consistent, uninterrupted, high-speed broadband service. Commercial service introduction is expected in late 2025.
