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Gulfstream G650/G650ER win FAA STC for Gogo Galileo HDX LEO connectivity; Gilat books $43M in Sidewinder ESA orders

Gogo Galileo HDX has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for installation on Gulfstream G650 and G650ER aircraft, enabling LEO in-flight connectivity. Separately, Gilat Satellite Networks secured additional $43 million in orders for Sidewinder electronically steered antenna (ESA) terminals from a major in-flight connectivity provider. Pilatus also introduced Gogo Galileo connectivity as a factory option for the PC-24.

Discovered 2026-07-01T01:59:49.448312-07:00 | 2026-07-01T01:59:49.448312-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • FAA STC approval for Gogo Galileo HDX LEO connectivity on the G650/G650ER directly expands certified retrofit/fitment pathways for operators and used-aircraft buyers.
  • The $43 million incremental Sidewinder ESA order underscores sustained demand and industrial momentum behind LEO connectivity hardware deployments in executive aviation.
  • Adding Gogo Galileo as a factory option for the PC-24 signals OEM-level workflow integration for satellite connectivity, which can affect equipment lead times, installation planning, and fleet standardization decisions.

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aviationworld.in aerotelegraph.com aeroxplorer.com defensetalks.com AINonline dommagazine.com
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2026-07-01T01:59:49.448312-07:00
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2026-07-01T17:44:21.639771-07:00
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