Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, LLC (Stevens), in partnership with Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ:GOGO)
and Peregrine Aerospace, is pleased to announce that they have completed all work and flight tests for Stevens’ FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Gogo’s Galileo HDX global high-speed internet system for King Air 200 and 300 series aircraft. FAA STC issuance is expected by end of October 2025.
Gogo Galileo with the HDX antenna delivers speeds of up to 60 Mbps down and 11 Mbps up “globally” backed by Eutelsat-OneWeb’s Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) enterprise-grade satellite network. In Stevens’ final flight tests, there were 6 people with multiple devices streaming heavy content and the group only used half of the Gogo system’s capability. The Galileo HDX system performed flawlessly.
Gogo Galileo can also be added to any existing Gogo AVANCE system with minimal disruption to the aircraft (L3, L5, LX5,
SCS) for operators who need connectivity when flying outside of North American ground coverage (over the Gulf of Mexico for example). Additionally, Gogo Galileo will offer AVANCE platform capabilities not currently available on its legacy air-to-ground (ATG) systems (ATG 1000, 2000, 4000, 5000) for a much better and more effective customer in-flight experience, such as Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates and remote diagnostics. High-speed connectivity will be available while the aircraft is still on the ground “anywhere in the world” as opposed to waiting until the aircraft is in the air as with their current non-satellite systems.
“As the leading King Air MRO, we are excited to bring this new technology from a long-standing aviation connectivity provider to our King Air customers around the world”, said Rob Reed, Stevens’ Director of Avionics. This initial STC includes the Beechcraft King Air 200 and 300 series aircraft models equipped with various avionics suite configurations. The Stevens STC also includes Wi-Fi activation to complete the package for ease of installation and lower installation costs. Finally, the Stevens FAA-approved STC will include EASA,
TCAA, and ANAC validations in Europe, Canada, and Brazil respectively and will be for sale shortly with an installation or as a stand-alone authorization to use STC.
For more information on Stevens Aerospace, visit www.StevensAerospace.com or contact Phil Stearns, Director of Sales and Marketing at PStearns@StevensAerospace.com.
About Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, LLC
Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, LLC (“Stevens”) provides MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) services on a wide range of aircraft produced by manufacturers such as Textron, Bombardier, Gulfstream, Pilatus, Dassault, and Embraer. Stevens presently operates facilities in Greenville, S.C. (GYH), Nashville, TN (MQY), Atlanta, GA (FTY), and Denver, CO (APA) as well as operates a 24-hour/365-day AOG (aircraft on ground) mobile maintenance division. Stevens is also a provider of depot level aircraft maintenance, refurbishment, and modification for federal, state, and local governments. All Stevens locations hold FAR Part 145 repair station certificates. Stevens’ GYH location also holds Mexican AFAC and European EASA certifications and conforms to ISO9001: 2015, AS9110C, and DCMA 8210.1C guidelines. For more information, visit www.StevensAerospace.com.
About Gogo
Gogo is the world’s largest provider of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation market. We offer a customizable suite of smart cabin systems for highly integrated connectivity, in-flight entertainment, and voice solutions. Gogo’s products and services are installed on thousands of business aircraft of all sizes and mission types from turboprops to the largest global jets, and are utilized by the largest fractional ownership operators, charter operators, corporate flight departments and individuals. As of June 30, 2024, Gogo reported 7,031 business aircraft flying with its broadband ATG systems onboard, 4,215 of which are flying with a Gogo AVANCE L5 or L3 system; and 4,247 aircraft with narrowband satellite connectivity installed. Connect with us at www.gogoair.com.
About Peregrine/Metrea
Metrea Aerospace Design develops FAA and internationally approved STC solutions, as well as integrating trusted avionics, aircraft systems and equipment, using proven certification methods. The ODA enables Metrea to process engineering approvals on a streamlined, expedited basis.