A Cessna Citation Ascend with flat-panel HDX antenna (top) for Gogo’s new Galileo service was parked at Henderson Executive Airport near Las Vegas.
Starlink Makes Connections
Credit: Lee Ann Shay
Gogo will compete for customers with SpaceX Starlink, which displayed its Aero Terminal electronically scanned antenna system at NBAA-BACE.
Next Generation System
Credit: Bill Carey
Honeywell’s next-generation JetWave X satcom terminal supports high-speed connectivity with current and future Viasat satellites and future LEO networks.
Next Launch Imminent
Credit: Viasat
Artist’s rendering of ViaSat-3 F1 ultra-high-capacity Ka-band satellite, launched in April 2023. Viasat expected the imminent launch of its F2 spacecraft.
Full Connectivity Suite
Credit: Bill Carey
On display by Gogo was the full suite of its connectivity hardware, including bottom-mounted MB13 multi-band antennas for new 5G service.
ATG Network Revival
Credit: Bill Carey
Apcela has relaunched the former SmartSky Networks air-to-ground connectivity (ATG) system. SmartSky ceased operations in August 2024.
Turboprop Single Avionics
Credit: Bill Carey
Swiss manufacturer Pilatus has selected Garmin’s G3000 Prime integrated flight deck for its new PC-12 Pro turboprop single.
AAM Flight Deck
Credit: Bill Carey
Representative flight deck of the Archer Midnight electric air taxi mockup on display in Las Vegas, based on the Garmin G3000 avionics system.
The market for inflight connectivity is heating up in business aviation as evidenced during NBAA-BACE 2025 in Las Vegas, where providers introduced new and improved service offerings. New avionics also were on display.
