Gogo has announced that its Plane Simple Ka-band tail-mount antenna system has received EASA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approvals for Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X aircraft. The STC modification was completed in collaboration with Dassault Falcon Jet at Le Bourget, France, and has already been installed on a privately owned Falcon 7X.
“The Plane Simple Ka-band terminal complements existing onboard L-Band and SwiftBroadband solutions, further bolstering connectivity through the aircraft.”
— Gogo statement
Key Benefits & Features
- Global connectivity: Powered by the Viasat next-generation Ka-band GX network.
- Dual-polarization satellite design: Optimizes broadband speeds at altitude.
- High-performance solution: Supports multiple passengers streaming video, conferencing, email, and voice simultaneously.
- Retrofit simplicity: Only two line-replaceable units (LRUs) needed — tail-mount antenna + SDR Gateway router.
The STC approval applies to government, executive, and private aircraft, with FAA, TCCA, and ANAC approvals expected to follow.
“Operators worldwide are showing strong interest in enhancing their aircraft connectivity capabilities with the Plane Simple Ka-band system.”
— Gogo statement
The system provides easy upgrade pathways for future connectivity enhancements, ensuring Falcon 7X and 8X operators can leverage the latest high-speed broadband technology across multiple devices
