Gogo announces Gulfstream GV and Gulfstream G550 STC for Plane Simple Ka-band terminal
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for its Plane Simple® Ka-band tail mount terminal for Gulfstream GV and G550 aircraft. The certification was developed at Gulfstream's Savannah headquarters, adding to existing STCs for G650 and G650ER aircraft.
The terminal works with the SD Modem Unit and Gateway Router to provide high-speed broadband connectivity. Installation is available through authorized Gulfstream and Jet Aviation service centers. The company is working on additional STCs for G500 and G600 models, expected later this year.
The Ka-band antenna, compatible with Viasat GX satellites, is the first in business aviation designed to work with Viasat's next-generation satellites. These will enable dual polarity signals, doubling data transmission capacity for enhanced connectivity supporting video conferences and streaming.
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) ha ricevuto l'approvazione del Certificato Supplementare di Tipo (STC) della FAA per il suo terminal a montaggio sul retro Plane Simple® Ka-band per gli aerei Gulfstream GV e G550. La certificazione è stata sviluppata presso la sede di Gulfstream a Savannah, aggiungendo agli STC esistenti per gli aerei G650 e G650ER.
Il terminale funziona con l'Unità Modem SD e il Router Gateway per fornire connettività broadband ad alta velocità. L'installazione è disponibile tramite i centri di assistenza autorizzati di Gulfstream e Jet Aviation. L'azienda sta lavorando su ulteriori STC per i modelli G500 e G600, che ci si aspetta siano disponibili entro la fine dell'anno.
L'antenna Ka-band, compatibile con i satelliti Viasat GX, è la prima nell'aviazione commerciale progettata per funzionare con i satelliti di nuova generazione di Viasat. Questi consentiranno segnali a doppia polarità, raddoppiando la capacità di trasmissione dei dati per una connettività migliorata che supporta videoconferenze e streaming.
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) ha recibido la aprobación del Certificado Suplementario de Tipo (STC) de la FAA para su terminal de montaje trasero Plane Simple® Ka-band para aeronaves Gulfstream GV y G550. La certificación fue desarrollada en la sede de Gulfstream en Savannah, sumándose a los STC existentes para las aeronaves G650 y G650ER.
El terminal funciona con la Unidad de Módem SD y el Router Gateway para proporcionar conectividad de banda ancha de alta velocidad. La instalación está disponible a través de centros de servicio autorizados de Gulfstream y Jet Aviation. La compañía está trabajando en STC adicionales para los modelos G500 y G600, que se espera estén disponibles a finales de este año.
La antena Ka-band, compatible con los satélites Viasat GX, es la primera en la aviación de negocios diseñada para funcionar con los satélites de próxima generación de Viasat. Esto permitirá señales de doble polaridad, duplicando la capacidad de transmisión de datos para una conectividad mejorada que soporta videoconferencias y streaming.
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO)는 Gulfstream GV 및 G550 항공기를 위한 Plane Simple® Ka-band 테일 마운트 단말기에 대해 FAA 보충형 타입 인증(STC)을 승인받았습니다. 이 인증은 Gulfstream의 Savannah 본사에서 개발되었으며, G650 및 G650ER 항공기를 위한 기존 STC에 추가됩니다.
이 단말기는 SD 모뎀 유닛 및 게이트웨이 라우터와 함께 작동하여 고속 브로드밴드 연결을 제공합니다. 설치는 Gulfstream 및 Jet Aviation의 인증 서비스 센터를 통해 가능합니다. 회사는 올해 말에 출시될 예정인 G500 및 G600 모델에 대한 추가 STC를 작업 중입니다.
Viasat GX 위성과 호환되는 Ka-band 안테나는 Viasat의 차세대 위성과 함께 작동하도록 설계된 비즈니스 항공 분야 최초의 제품입니다. 이는 이중 극성 신호를 가능하게 하여 데이터 전송 용량을 두 배로 늘려 비디오 회의 및 스트리밍을 지원하는 향상된 연결성을 제공합니다.
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) a reçu l'approbation du Certificat de Type Supplémentaire (STC) de la FAA pour son terminal monté à l'arrière Plane Simple® Ka-band pour les avions Gulfstream GV et G550. La certification a été développée au siège de Gulfstream à Savannah, s'ajoutant aux STC existants pour les avions G650 et G650ER.
Le terminal fonctionne avec l'Unité Modem SD et le Routeur Gateway pour fournir une connectivité haut débit. L'installation est disponible par le biais de centres de service autorisés Gulfstream et Jet Aviation. L'entreprise travaille sur des STC supplémentaires pour les modèles G500 et G600, qui devraient être disponibles d'ici la fin de l'année.
L'antenne Ka-band, compatible avec les satellites Viasat GX, est la première dans l'aviation d'affaires conçue pour fonctionner avec les satellites de nouvelle génération de Viasat. Cela permettra des signaux à double polarité, doublant la capacité de transmission des données pour une connectivité améliorée qui prend en charge les vidéoconférences et le streaming.
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) hat die Genehmigung des FAA-Zusatztypzertifikats (STC) für sein Plane Simple® Ka-Band Heckmontage-Terminal für die Gulfstream GV und G550 Flugzeuge erhalten. Die Zertifizierung wurde am Hauptsitz von Gulfstream in Savannah entwickelt und ergänzt die bestehenden STCs für die G650 und G650ER Flugzeuge.
Das Terminal arbeitet mit der SD-Modem-Einheit und dem Gateway-Router, um eine Hochgeschwindigkeits-Breitbandverbindung bereitzustellen. Die Installation ist über autorisierte Gulfstream- und Jet Aviation-Servicezentren verfügbar. Das Unternehmen arbeitet an weiteren STCs für die Modelle G500 und G600, die noch in diesem Jahr erwartet werden.
Die Ka-Band-Antenne, die mit Viasat GX-Satelliten kompatibel ist, ist die erste in der Geschäftsaviation, die für den Betrieb mit den nächsten Satelliten der Viasat-Generation entwickelt wurde. Diese ermöglichen doppelte Polaritätssignale, wodurch die Datenübertragungskapazität verdoppelt wird und eine verbesserte Konnektivität für Videoanrufe und Streaming unterstützt wird.
- FAA certification expands market reach to additional Gulfstream models
- First-to-market position with next-gen Viasat satellite compatibility
- Doubled data transmission capacity with dual polarity signals
- Pending completion of STCs for G500 and G600 models limits immediate market potential
Insights
Gogo's latest FAA certification for its Plane Simple Ka-band terminal represents a significant market expansion for the company's inflight connectivity solutions. By securing STCs for Gulfstream GV and G550 aircraft, Gogo is extending its addressable market within the premium business aviation segment, where connectivity demands are particularly high.
The certification builds upon Gogo's existing approvals for G650 and G650ER aircraft, with additional certifications for G500 and G600 models expected later this year. This systematic approach to covering Gulfstream's fleet demonstrates a strategic partnership with a leading business jet manufacturer that could yield substantial recurring revenue opportunities.
What makes this development particularly valuable is the terminal's compatibility with next-generation Viasat GX satellites, which will deliver dual polarity signals and effectively double data transmission capacity. For business aviation operators, this future-proofing aspect represents significant value, as aircraft connectivity requirements continue to escalate with demands for video conferencing and streaming services.
The terminal's immediate availability through authorized service centers positions Gogo to capitalize on aftermarket installations across the existing fleet of Gulfstream GV and G550 aircraft. Each installation not only generates hardware revenue but also establishes a potential long-term service subscriber, creating a compounding revenue effect that extends beyond the initial certification announcement.
Broomfield, CO., March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) has confirmed Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Plane Simple® Ka-band tail mount terminal for Gulfstream GV and Gulfstream G550 aircraft. This latest development marks another significant milestone in the Plane Simple antenna series rollout.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. developed the STC at its Savannah, Georgia, headquarters in collaboration with Gogo. This adds to the existing Plane Simple Ka-band STCs already available on Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G650ER aircraft. The terminal optimizes the SD Modem Unit (SMU), which is integrated with the SD Gateway Router to distribute high-speed broadband to passenger and crew devices. The Ka-band hardware is available now for installation through authorized Gulfstream and Jet Aviation service centers. Work continues on an aftermarket STC for Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 models, with completion expected later in the year.
Connecting with existing Viasat GX satellites powering the Jet ConneX service, the Ka-band antenna is the first terminal in business aviation built to optimize compatibility with Viasat next-generation GX satellites. These will transmit dual polarity signals, more than doubling the volume of data transmitted and received to deliver an enhanced connectivity experience supporting video conferences, streaming and increased network priority for business aviation users.
“The latest STC in our growing portfolio gives Gulfstream GV and G550 owners and operators access to more speed, more data, and more service plan flexibility and facilitates dual-dissimilar options for optimized global connectivity through our multi-orbit, multi-band strategy,” says Gogo CEO, Chris Moore. “At the same time, forward compatibility with Viasat’s next-generation GX satellites helps operators to future-proof their connectivity fit, which is complemented by the added value delivered through the Gogo ecosystem, including expert global customer support, unparalleled cybersecurity services, and a connectivity portfolio designed to evolve with the changing connectivity landscape.”
Gogo provides cabin connectivity service plans on both in-production and in-service legacy aircraft for the Gulfstream Connectivity Service program.
Photo Caption: Gogo Plane Simple® Ka-band terminal certified for Gulfstream G550
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The Gogo offering uniquely incorporates Air-to-Ground technology with high-speed satellite networks to deliver consistent, global tip-to-tail connectivity through a sophisticated suite of software, hardware, and advanced infrastructure supported by a 24/7/365 in-person customer support team.
Gogo consistently strives to set new standards for reliability, security and innovation, and is shaping the future of inflight aviation to make it easier for every customer to stay connected beyond all expectations.
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