ALOFT gets EASA validation for Gogo Galileo FDX BBJ upgrade

ALOFT AeroArchitects has secured EASA validation for its FAA-approved STC for the Gogo Galileo FDX terminal on Boeing Business Jet 737-700 aircraft. The approval expands the upgrade path for European-registered operators and widens the market for the company’s BBJ connectivity work.

Why it matters: - EASA validation opens the Gogo Galileo FDX upgrade to more European-registered Boeing Business Jet operators. - The approval broadens the reach of ALOFT AeroArchitects’ STC beyond the FAA market. - The move supports fleet growth for operators looking for high-speed, global in-flight connectivity.

What happened: - ALOFT AeroArchitects received European Union Aviation Safety Agency validation for Supplemental Type Certificate ST04815NY. - The STC covers the Gogo Galileo FDX terminal on Boeing Business Jet 737-700 aircraft. - The validation was announced Sept. 1, 2026. - ALOFT said the approval builds on the industry’s first Galileo FDX STC for BBJ aircraft, which it secured about a year earlier. - ALOFT also completed the first installation and has since supported additional installations at its Georgetown, Delaware, facility. - The company has delivered installation kits to authorized Gogo dealers worldwide.

The details: - The validated STC supports Gogo’s high-speed, global in-flight connectivity solution. - ALOFT offers turnkey installations at its Georgetown, Delaware, facility. - ALOFT also provides installation kits for qualified installers worldwide. - Operators interested in upgrading can email the company’s service portal to confirm STC applicability and schedule installation. - Scott Meyer, CEO of ALOFT AeroArchitects, said the initial Galileo FDX installation showed the technology’s capability and the company’s certification and integration strengths. - Meyer said ALOFT has added momentum through additional installations and kit deliveries. - Meyer said EASA validation positions ALOFT to support a broader segment of the global BBJ fleet.

Between the lines: - The EASA approval turns a single-aircraft certification win into a wider international business opportunity. - ALOFT is pairing certification work with a distribution model that includes both in-house installation and dealer-supported kits. - The company’s ability to work across FAA and EASA frameworks is a practical advantage for global operators.

What's next: - ALOFT is likely to keep adding BBJ installations as operators seek certified connectivity upgrades. - European-registered aircraft can now move forward with a clearer path to Galileo FDX installation. - The company says qualified operators should contact its team to confirm applicability and book work.