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TransMedics plans to equip its Phenom aircraft fleet with Gogo Galileo HDX, aiming to be the first and only organ-transplant company with the service across its entire fleet by mid-2027. The company intends to extend the capability to its European aircraft in 2028.
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TransMedics plans to equip its Phenom aircraft fleet with Gogo Galileo HDX, aiming to be the first and only organ-transplant company with the service across its entire fleet by mid-2027. The company intends to extend the capability to its European aircraft in 2028.
Jet Linx Aviation has launched Operator Alliance, a shared-services program that gives independent charter operators access to its operational infrastructure while allowing them to retain their own brands and local management. PCJ is the program’s first partner.
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Iberia has finished equipping its eight A321XLRs with Starlink, while Slate Aviation says installations across its fleet will begin in December. United expects Starlink to be available on nearly 64% of its daily flights by the end of 2026 and across its fleet by the end of 2027.
TAG Aviation San Marino has retired a Gulfstream GVII-G600 and added a second G700 to its fleet. The update marks a change in the operator’s business-jet lineup; the available report does not disclose the timing or reasons for the aircraft changes.
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Bolen, who died after a battle with cancer, led the Washington-based National Business Aviation Association for more than two decades and had a four-decade career in the industry. Tributes cited his role in pivotal legislative achievements, including the General Aviation Revitalization Act.
Textron Aviation is refreshing the Citation CJ3 with Garmin Autoland and other changes aimed at pilots and passengers. The announcement points to upgrades spanning aircraft operation and onboard experience, though the available article summary does not specify the full list of enhancements or a timetable.
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