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Gogo received EASA supplemental type certificate approval for Plane Simple Ku-band terminal installations on Bombardier Challenger 850s. The STC follows installations managed by Alamo Engineering on two Challenger 850s operated by European business jet operator AirX at the company’s London Stansted facility.
Both aircraft are now operational with the terminals. The STC enables broader installations of the connectivity system on these Challenger models, and AirX plans to use the approval for a fleet-wide connectivity upgrade program. The terminals operate on the SES FlexExec satellite network. Gogo provided entry-into-service training at AirX’s UK facility and Malta base for crew and operations staff, along with round-the-clock customer support.
“AirX has a reputation for delivering uncompromising, high-quality standards to its clients, and we are proud to support their needs with our purpose-built business aviation terminals,” said Gogo senior v-p of EMEA-APAC Dave Falberg.
Gogo created a customized service arrangement for the Malta-based operator that includes pay-as-you-go broadband airtime and Sky Ticket Credit Card technology for on-demand access. AirX manages customer usage through a dedicated portal.
“Limiting downtime is a key consideration, which is why this upgrade program is underway,” said AirX Group CEO Houssam Hazzoury.