A New Era for Light Jets Worldwide:

How Gogo Galileo HDX is changing the Connectivity Game

Historically, high-speed inflight connectivity was built for larger, long-range business jets. Heavy jets flying intercontinental missions could justify the size, weight, and cost of traditional satellite systems. But for light and midsize jets operating across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, the options were far more limited.

Air-to-ground networks were geographically restricted and only operational in North America. Legacy satellite systems were often too bulky or expensive. And in many cases, there simply wasn’t a viable solution that delivered consistent, global broadband.

As one industry partner put it, operators had been asking for “a small and affordable broadband solution” for years—and it just didn’t exist.

Embraer Phenom 300 flying over mountains peeking out of the clouds

Enter Gogo Galileo HDX

The arrival of Gogo Galileo HDX marks a turning point. Built specifically for business aviation, the system leverages Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite network to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity across the globe.

But what makes HDX truly transformative for Europe’s light jet market and others around the globe is its design philosophy:

Compact hardware that fits smaller airframes
Simplified installation with minimal downtime
Global coverage, including over water and remote regions
Performance comparable to ground-based internet, enabling streaming, video calls, gaming and large data transfers

For the first time, connectivity is no longer reserved for the largest cabins in the sky.

“We had six people onboard a PC-24 and we tried everything to use up the bandwidth, we simply couldn’t do it, not even close, it was incredible.”

Director of Sales, Management Company.

From “No Option” to Scalable Rollout

The real breakthrough came with industry certification, with FAA and EASA STC awards and development tailored specifically to light jets.

Partnerships with companies like Atlas Air Service enabled the first European Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for aircraft such as the Cessna Citation Jet series and Embraer Phenom 300—platforms that represent thousands of aircraft globally.

This wasn’t just incremental progress. It unlocked connectivity for an entire segment.

Suddenly, more than 2,600 aircraft—many of them operating heavily across Europe—had a path to true broadband in the sky.

See available STCs

Adoption Is Already Accelerating

Operators didn’t wait long.

Vista, one of the largest global private aviation groups, began rolling out Gogo Galileo HDX across its European fleet in late 2025, upgrading aircraft at a rapid pace—roughly one every nine days.

Meanwhile, OEMs and service networks moved quickly too:

Textron Aviation announced HDX availability for a wide range of Citation jets
Embraer introduced aftermarket solutions for the Phenom 300
European MROs secured certifications to begin installations across the region

This level of momentum signals more than just a new product - it’s a shift in baseline expectations.

How does Gogo redefine the passenger experience?

For passengers, the impact of the new Gogo Galileo HDX system is immediate and tangible, providing an "always-on" connectivity experience that lasts from taxi to landing. This allows for seamless video conferencing and real-time collaboration, while also enabling high-quality streaming and entertainment without the frustration of buffering. In short, the cabin experience begins to mirror life on the ground - something previously unimaginable for smaller aircraft.

People getting on a PC-12

Whatever Your Mission, We’ve Got You Covered.

Gogo Galileo adds value to every single flight, no matter where you're headed:

Corporate Shuttles: Keep your teams in sync on the go, turning travel time between hubs like London and Frankfurt into productive work time.
Private Charter: Give passengers the #1 thing they ask for. Whether it’s a ski trip to the Swiss Alps or a getaway to the Maldives, connected flights get booked first.
Single-Pilot Ops: Fly smarter and safer. Get real-time weather and enhanced comms, whether you’re navigating busy European airspace or the vast Australian outback.
Special Missions: When lives are on the line, you need a connection you can count on. Coordinate medevacs and transmit vital data with total confidence, wherever you fly.

In short, the cabin experience begins to mirror life on the ground—something that was previously out of reach for smaller aircraft.

The Bigger Picture

Gogo Galileo HDX isn’t just another connectivity upgrade. It represents the closing of a long-standing gap in business aviation.

The international light jet segment - once underserved and overlooked in the connectivity conversation - now has access to the same class of broadband experience as the largest jets in the world.

And perhaps most importantly, it signals a future where aircraft size no longer dictates digital capability.

For an industry built on efficiency, flexibility, and time savings, that’s not just an improvement.

It’s a fundamental shift.