Gogo announces EASA STC for Gogo Galileo HDX antenna for Bombardier Global aircraft, granted to QCM Design
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) has announced that QCM Design has received EASA approval for a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Gogo Galileo HDX Antenna installation on Bombardier Global aircraft series. The STC covers multiple Global aircraft models and was developed with ACC Columbia Jet Service.
The first installation was completed on a Bombardier Global 5000 operated by Skyside, enabling high-speed connectivity via the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite network. The system, featuring the AVANCE SCS platform and Gogo Vision 360, provides passengers with seamless web browsing, video conferencing, and streaming capabilities.
QCM Design anticipates additional approvals from FAA and Transport Canada following this initial EASA certification.
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) ha annunciato che QCM Design ha ottenuto l'approvazione EASA per un Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) per l'installazione dell'antenna Gogo Galileo HDX sulla serie di aeromobili Bombardier Global. L'STC copre diversi modelli di Global ed è stato sviluppato insieme ad ACC Columbia Jet Service.
La prima installazione è stata completata su un Bombardier Global 5000 operato da Skyside, consentendo connettività ad alta velocità tramite la rete satellitare Eutelsat OneWeb LEO. Il sistema, che integra la piattaforma AVANCE SCS e Gogo Vision 360, offre ai passeggeri navigazione web fluida, videoconferenze e streaming.
QCM Design prevede ulteriori approvazioni da parte della FAA e Transport Canada a seguito di questa iniziale certificazione EASA.
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) ha anunciado que QCM Design ha recibido la aprobación de la EASA para un Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) para la instalación de la antena Gogo Galileo HDX en la serie de aviones Bombardier Global. El STC cubre varios modelos Global y se desarrolló junto con ACC Columbia Jet Service.
La primera instalación se completó en un Bombardier Global 5000 operado por Skyside, habilitando conectividad de alta velocidad vía la red satelital LEO de Eutelsat OneWeb. El sistema, que incluye la plataforma AVANCE SCS y Gogo Vision 360, ofrece a los pasajeros navegación web sin interrupciones, videoconferencias y capacidades de streaming.
QCM Design espera obtener aprobaciones adicionales de la FAA y Transport Canada tras esta certificación inicial de la EASA.
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO)가 QCM Design이 Bombardier Global 기종에 대한 EASA 승인으로 Gogo Galileo HDX 안테나 설치를 위한 보충형 형식 인증(STC)을 받았다고 발표했습니다. 이 STC는 여러 Global 항공기 모델을 포함하며 ACC Columbia Jet Service와 함께 개발되었습니다.
첫 번째 설치는 Skyside가 운항하는 Bombardier Global 5000에서 완료되었으며, Eutelsat OneWeb LEO 위성 네트워크를 통한 고속 연결을 가능하게 합니다. 이 시스템은 AVANCE SCS 플랫폼과 Gogo Vision 360을 탑재하고 있으며, 승객에게 원활한 웹 브라우징, 화상 회의 및 스트리밍 기능을 제공합니다.
QCM Design은 이 초기 EASA 인증에 따라 FAA와 Transport Canada의 추가 승인을 기대하고 있습니다.
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) a annoncé que QCM Design a obtenu l'(b)approbation de l'EASA pour un Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) concernant l'installation de l'antenne Gogo Galileo HDX sur la série d'avions Bombardier Global. Le STC couvre plusieurs modèles Global et a été développé avec ACC Columbia Jet Service.
La première installation a été réalisée sur un Bombardier Global 5000 exploité par Skyside, permettant une connectivité à haute vitesse via le réseau satellite LEO d'Eutelsat OneWeb. Le système, équipé de la plateforme AVANCE SCS et de Gogo Vision 360, offre aux passagers une navigation Web fluide, des visioconférences et des possibilités de streaming.
QCM Design prévoit des approbations supplémentaires de la FAA et de Transport Canada après cette certification initiale de l'EASA.
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) hat bekannt gegeben, dass QCM Design die EASA-Genehmigung für ein Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) für die Installation der Gogo Galileo HDX-Antenne an Bombardier Global-Flugzeugen erhalten hat. Das STC deckt mehrere Global-Modellreihen ab und wurde zusammen mit ACC Columbia Jet Service entwickelt.
Die erste Installation wurde an einem Bombardier Global 5000 durchgeführt, betrieben von Skyside, und ermöglicht Hochgeschwindigkeitsverbindungen über das Eutelsat OneWeb LEO-Satellitennetz. Das System, das die AVANCE SCS-Plattform und Gogo Vision 360 umfasst, bietet Passagieren nahtloses Surfen im Web, Videokonferenzen und Streaming-Funktionen.
QCM Design erwartet nach dieser initialen EASA-Zertifizierung weitere Zulassungen von der FAA und Transport Canada.
Gogo (المدرجة في ناسداك: GOGO) أعلنت أن QCM Design قد حصلت على موافقة EASA لشهادة نوع فرعية (STC) لتركيب هوائي Gogo Galileo HDX لسلسلة طائرات Bombardier Global. تغطي الشهادة عدة نماذج من Global وتم تطويرها مع ACC Columbia Jet Service.
تم الانتهاء من أول عملية تركيب على Bombardier Global 5000 تشغله Skyside، مما يمكن الاتصالات عالية السرعة عبر شبكة الأقمار الصناعية LEO التابعة لـ Eutelsat OneWeb. النظام، الذي يضم منصة AVANCE SCS و Gogo Vision 360، يوفر للمسافرين تصفح الويب بسلاسة واجتماعات الفيديو وخيارات البث.
تتوقع QCM Design موافقات إضافية من FAA وTransport Canada عقب هذه الشهادة الأولية من EASA.
Gogo（NASDAQ: GOGO）宣布，QCM Design 已获得 EASA 就 Bombardier Global 系列飞机上 Gogo Galileo HDX 天线安装的补充型适航证书（STC）的批准。该 STC 覆盖多种 Global 机型，并与 ACC Columbia Jet Service 共同开发。
首次安装在由 Skyside 操作的 Bombardier Global 5000 上完成，通过 Eutelsat OneWeb 的 LE0 卫星网络实现高速连接。该系统配备 AVANCE SCS 平台和 Gogo Vision 360，为乘客提供无缝网页浏览、视频会议与流媒体功能。
QCM Design 预计在这次初始 EASA 认证之后，将获得来自 FAA 和 Transport Canada 的额外批准。
- EASA certification approval expands market access in Europe
- System compatibility with multiple Bombardier Global aircraft models
- First successful installation completed and operational
- Expected additional regulatory approvals from FAA and TCCA
- None.
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Gogo's new EASA certification for its Galileo HDX satellite system on Bombardier Global jets significantly expands its European market reach.
Gogo has secured a key regulatory milestone with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for its Galileo HDX Antenna system on Bombardier Global aircraft. This certification, developed by Switzerland's QCM Design and Germany's ACC Columbia Jet Service, enables retrofit installations on multiple Global series aircraft including the Global Express, XRS, 5000, 6000, and 6500 models.
The system's first installation has already been completed on a Global 5000 operated by Austrian charter company Skyside, providing tangible proof of concept. This installation is particularly noteworthy as it demonstrates real-world implementation rather than just theoretical approval.
Technically, the Galileo HDX system connects to the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite network, offering significant performance advantages over traditional geostationary satellite solutions. LEO constellations provide lower latency and more consistent coverage, especially at higher latitudes where business jets frequently operate.
The system integrates with Gogo's AVANCE SCS platform and Gogo Vision 360 for in-flight entertainment, creating a comprehensive connectivity ecosystem. This integration capability increases the value proposition for operators by leveraging existing infrastructure investments.
The company expects additional regulatory approvals from the FAA and Transport Canada to follow, which would substantially expand the addressable market. This regulatory momentum suggests growing confidence in the technology and installation standards.
For investors, this certification represents significant progress in Gogo's product deployment strategy in the premium business aviation segment, particularly in Europe where regulatory hurdles can be substantial. The certification facilitates installations at ACC Columbia's facilities at Hanover and Cologne/Bonn airports, establishing important European distribution channels.
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) announced today that Switzerland-based QCM Design has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for a Gogo Galileo HDX Antenna Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). The QCM Design-developed STC supports retrofit installation for Bombardier Global 5000 and Global 6000 series aircraft.
The STC, which was developed in collaboration with Germany’s ACC Columbia Jet Service, covers the Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000, Global 6000, Global 6500 and Global 6500. As part of the STC process, ACC Columbia completed the first system installation on a Bombardier Global 5000 operated by Skyside, the Austria-based charter and aircraft management company.
Skyside passengers are now benefitting from uninterrupted, global, high-speed consistent connectivity via the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite network. The purpose-built for business aviation terminal enables seamless web browsing, video conferencing, streaming, email, and much more.
“We are extremely proud to confirm this STC and look forward to working with Gogo customers seeking to upgrade their existing connectivity services or take the first step in optimizing this innovative new technology,” says Christian Schusser CEO of QCM Design. “The compact ESA and simplicity of the hardware installation belie the power of its connectivity provision. We know that Global series aircraft owners will welcome reliable, consistent high-speed broadband services to keep them continuously productive and entertained as they travel.”
The Skyside aircraft was modified with the Gogo AVANCE SCS platform in the summer of 2024, and with the addition of the Gogo Galileo HDX antenna, passengers will now enjoy a terrestrial-like digital experience in the air. “Gogo Galileo, combined with the already activated Gogo Vision 360 as part of the installed AVANCE SCS package, will provide Skyside customers with market-leading connectivity and IFE provision,” says Dave Falberg, Senior VP Sales – EMEA APAC, Gogo. “The addition of the HDX system will ensure Skyside passengers can stay productive, entertained, and relaxed during flight. Passengers expect connectivity to always work, which is why the service is supported by global 24/7/365 support, cybersecurity monitoring and other added value services. This enhances the service value for Skyside, and hence the passenger experience.”
QCM Design expects approval from other regulators, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), will follow the initial EASA approval. The STC development builds on ACC Columbia’s existing relationship with Gogo. ACC Columbia was the first European MRO to install the Gogo Plane Simple Ku-band tail mount terminal on a Bombardier Global Express in Europe. Customers can now pre-order the installation for their Bombardier Global business jets from ACC Columbia at their Hanover and Cologne/Bonn airport facilities.
Photo Caption: Gogo worked closely with QCM Design and ACC Columbia to generate the new Gogo Galileo HDX STC
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