Gogo Galileo Satcom Now Factory Option on Pilatus PC-24

Pilatus is now offering Gogo Galileo as a factory-installed connectivity option on the PC-24, extending global, low-latency satellite broadband to buyers of the Swiss-built twinjet. The system is certified by both the FAA and EASA.

The offering routes in-flight connectivity through Eutelsat OneWeb’s low-earth-orbit satellite constellation, which Pilatus said supports internet access throughout the flight envelope and enables bandwidth-dependent tasks such as videoconferencing and cloud-based applications.

Pilatus positioned the package as an integrated OEM solution rather than an aftermarket addition. The antenna fairings were shaped and located to limit drag, and the company said the resulting configuration has a negligible effect on takeoff performance, climb rate, and cruise speed. According to Pilatus, “The antenna has also been engineered to prevent unwanted [wind] noise, with careful attention to weight and balance to avoid any adverse effects.”

Alongside the connectivity option, Pilatus introduced a cabin entertainment system developed with Lufthansa Technik. It combines a 10-inch touchscreen with a 3D moving map, four cabin loudspeakers with a subwoofer, mood lighting, USB ports, dedicated media storage, and connection to Wi-Fi. Buyers can also specify a side-facing, berthable divan that includes storage space.