Textron wins FAA approval for Gogo satellite connectivity

Textron Aviation has received certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Gogo Galileo HDX satellite connectivity, specifically designed for use in its Cessna Citation Longitude and Citation Latitude business jets. This approval allows passengers to access high-speed internet globally through a system utilizing Eutelsat’s OneWeb low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite network. Textron Aviation highlighted that customers will experience a preferred global service with this new connectivity option. The FAA's authorization marks a significant step forward in providing enhanced communication capabilities within the business aviation sector. This development represents an expansion of passenger services available on these popular aircraft models.