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Gogo’s HDX low-Earth-orbit satellite communications system has been certified for Textron Aviation’s Longitude and Latitude business jets. Textron will offer the system as a free factory-installation option beginning in 2028, giving buyers of the two aircraft a defined path to add the connectivity system at delivery.
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Gogo’s HDX low-Earth-orbit satellite communications system has been certified for Textron Aviation’s Longitude and Latitude business jets. Textron will offer the system as a free factory-installation option beginning in 2028, giving buyers of the two aircraft a defined path to add the connectivity system at delivery.
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