Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.
Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.

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Gogo Business Aviation is a provider of in-flight broadband Internet service and other connectivity services for business aircraft.

Private flight provider Vista is fitting Gogo’s Galileo broadband connectivity system to its fleet of Bombardier Challengers and Globals. According to the aircraft operator, the technology will start entering service from November on its Europe-based jets, with the fleets in the U.S. and Asia to follow starting in January.
The task will involve installing Galileo HDX terminal on an aircraft every nine days to meet the target of completing 60 aircraft within the first 18 months of the project. Vista said that by mid-2026, all 270 jets in its all-Bombardier fleet will either offer Gogo Galileo or upgraded Ku/Ka-band connectivity.
According to Vista, Galileo’s low-latency connectivity will allow Vista’s clients to stream online content, host videoconferences, and connect with family members and colleagues during flights. Gogo developed the technology specifically for business aviation users to deliver enterprise-grade broadband using the Eutelsat OneWeb constellation of satellites and avoid disconnection below 10,000 feet or over water.
Each installation includes a single Gogo Avance unit and a Galileo HDX antenna, plus a self-service portal to monitor connectivity performance. Vista and Gogo are positioning connectivity system spare parts at all of the operator’s maintenance centers around the world to reduce maintenance downtime.

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