FAA Certifies Gogo Galileo HDX for Citation Longitude and Latitude

Textron Aviation business jets delivered starting in 2028 will be eligible for no-charge installation of the connectivity solution.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 01:00 PM ET

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Textron Aviation says it will be the first OEM to offer no-charge installation of Gogo’s Galileo HDX for factory-new business jets. [Credit: Textron Aviation]

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Textron Aviation has secured FAA certification for Gogo's Galileo HDX low-Earth orbit connectivity solution on new Cessna Citation Longitude and Latitude business jets.
Starting in 2028, Textron will be the first OEM to offer complimentary installation of the Galileo HDX system on eligible Longitude and Latitude models, along with a three-year guaranteed preferred worldwide service rate.
Textron is also expanding its connectivity offerings with SpaceX Starlink for other Citation and Hawker jets, and enhancing safety on future Citation light jets with factory-equipped Garmin Autothrottle and Emergency Autoland.

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Textron Aviation said Thursday that the FAA has certified Gogo’s Galileo HDX low-Earth orbit connectivity solution for factory-new Cessna Citation Longitude and Citation Latitude business jets.

Citation Longitude and Latitude models delivered starting in 2028 will be eligible for no-charge installation of the Galileo HDX system. Textron said it is the first OEM to offer the integration to customers free of charge. Customers who opt for the connectivity solution will also receive a preferred worldwide service rate, guaranteed for three years, the company said.