Gogo has outlined a six-year Galileo upgrade roadmap at NBAA-BACE 2026 in Las Vegas, targeting higher speeds with limited aircraft modification work. The company demonstrated the service on a Pilatus PC-24 at Harry Reid International Airport, connecting about 16 devices for streaming video, video calls and online gaming, with download throughput of approximately 50 Mbps. The planned flight demonstration was canceled because of anticipated air-traffic-control delays.
Galileo HDX, intended for light and midsize business jets and turboprops, is projected to increase from 60 Mbps downlink and 10 Mbps uplink in 2026 to 100/20 Mbps in 2028, 200/50 Mbps in 2030 and 300/100 Mbps in 2032. Gogo’s FDX system for larger business jets is targeted to reach 1.5 Gbps downlink and 350 Mbps uplink by 2032, compared with current maximum speeds of 195/32 Mbps.
The upgrades are planned at roughly two-year intervals and will require changes to onboard hardware or software as well as improvements to Eutelsat OneWeb’s low-Earth-orbit satellite network. Gogo intends to retain existing antenna mounts, fairings and wiring wherever possible, reducing installation work, aircraft downtime and cost while extending the value of current equipment.
Gogo launched Galileo in 2025 and offers three-year subscription price locks. Published HDX plans include $3,500 per month for 25 GB, $7,000 for 50 GB and $10,500 for unlimited data, excluding hardware and installation. The future speeds remain company targets and depend on equipment and network upgrades.