CJ2

Gogo Galileo Global Broadband Coming to European Operators

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Monday, April 1, 2024

BROOMFIELD, Colo. and BREMEN, Germany, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) today announced it is partnering with Atlas Air Service AG to develop the first European Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Gogo Galileo HDX antenna for the Cessna CitationJet series of light jet aircraft and another STC for the Embraer Phenom 300.

Key Points: 
  • "For many years our customers have been asking for a small and affordable broadband solution for their aircraft.
  • We wanted to be among the first to partner with Gogo to develop these STCs and bring true broadband inflight Wi-Fi for every segment of business aviation."
  • Gogo Galileo will operate on the Eutelsat OneWeb enterprise-grade Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite network, which is fully deployed.
  • Hear more from Grigore about the opportunity Atlas Air Service sees for Gogo Galileo and the compact HDX antenna for smaller aircraft operating in Europe.

Garmin unveils complete avionics modernization program for Cessna Citation CJ2

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

OLATHE, Kan., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced an upcoming Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the Cessna Citation CJ2, creating an all-Garmin integrated solution for the popular light jet. As a complete upgrade for the original flight deck, Garmin's industry-leading avionics solutions will fully replace the legacy systems, modernizing the airplane and reducing pilot workload by bringing new capabilities and safety-enhancing technologies. The all-Garmin retrofit will include TXi™ flight displays, GTN™ Xi navigators, GFC™ 600 digital autopilot and several more optional upgrades.

Key Points: 
  • –Carl Wolf, Garmin Vice President of Aviation Sales and Marketing
    Specifically tailored to the CJ2 airframe and operator, the all-Garmin avionics upgrade program transforms the current fragmented avionics architecture to an integrated cockpit experience.
  • PlaneSync automatically downloads avionics database updates2 and leverages high-speed integration amongst the avionics to quickly synchronize updates across the displays.
  • The full retrofit solution in the Cessna Citation CJ2 is expected to be available in Q2 of 2024 through Garmin Authorized Dealer network.
  • Garmin plans to certify a similar avionics upgrade program for the Cessna Citation CJ1.To learn more, visit Garmin.com/CJ2 .

Fly The Whale Expands Flying in the Northeast, Increases Aircraft Management Services and Offers Savings Program

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

The standard aircraft can accommodate up to nine guests, the seaplanes up to eight, and the helicopter up to six passengers.

Key Points: 
  • The standard aircraft can accommodate up to nine guests, the seaplanes up to eight, and the helicopter up to six passengers.
  • Safety is the top priority at Fly The Whale and all private charters are flown with two pilots with extensive training and experience that meet ARGUS requirements.
  • In addition to increased flying in the north, Fly The Whale is pleased to announce the expansion of their Aircraft Management division to include Cessna 525 jets (CJ, CJ1, M2, CJ2, CJ3 and CJ4).
  • Founded in 2010, Fly the Whale specializes in scheduled and on-demand aircraft and helicopter charter services in the New York City Area, the Northeast, Florida, and The Bahamas.