StandardAero has successfully secured supplemental type certificates (STCs) from the FAA for the installation of Gogo Galileo HDX and FDX antenna systems on Bombardier Challenger 600 series aircraft. This milestone, achieved under StandardAero’s Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), significantly expands high-speed inflight connectivity options for business aviation operators. The STC development was completed at StandardAero’s sites in Springfield, IL, and Van Nuys, CA, on Challenger 604 and 605 aircraft.
The Gogo Galileo HDX and FDX are compact, fuselage-mounted antennas that leverage Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite network. This technology delivers reliable, low-latency internet connectivity with genuinely global coverage, enhancing the passenger and crew experience. According to Tony Brancato, President of StandardAero Business Aviation, this achievement demonstrates their ability to bring customer-needed modifications to market with speed and efficiency.
Gogo’s CEO, Chris Moore, expressed excitement about the milestone, noting it accelerates adoption by providing operators with more flexible connectivity choices. The collaboration highlights StandardAero’s trusted expertise in avionics modifications and the shared commitment of both companies to advancing inflight connectivity.
Looking ahead, StandardAero and Gogo are already collaborating on future projects, including developing STCs for the Bombardier Global Express and XRS series, targeting release in the first half of 2026. Installations for the Challenger 600 series are now available at StandardAero’s airframe service centers in Augusta, GA; Houston, TX; Springfield, IL; and Van Nuys, CA.
This advancement is a key addition to StandardAero’s portfolio, addressing the high demand for sophisticated avionics upgrades in the business aviation sector.
