RegulatoryJun 16, 2026, 07:00 AM
Gogo Galileo HDX Receives FAA STC for Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft
AI Summary
Gogo's SD Government, in partnership with Pilatus and Pro Star Aviation, secured FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the Gogo Galileo HDX system on the Pilatus PC-12 turboprop. This certification enables high-speed, low-latency global connectivity, leveraging Eutelsat OneWeb's LEO network, for government, defense, special missions, and private operators. The first PC-12 modified under a federal contract is set to return to service, with further European and Canadian approvals anticipated. This significantly expands the PC-12's operational capabilities for critical data streaming.
Key Highlights
- Gogo Galileo HDX received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for Pilatus PC-12 turboprop.
- Approval covers multiple PC-12 variants, including those for special missions.
- Gogo Galileo HDX provides high-speed, low-latency global connectivity via Eutelsat OneWeb's LEO network.
- First PC-12 modified under a federal contract is expected to return to service imminently.
- Subsequent EASA and TCCA approvals are expected for retrofit and newbuild PC-12s.
- Enables streaming of HD video, imagery, secure chat, and real-time medical information.
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