Gogo Stock Soars 14.4% on FAA Approval for FDX Antenna
1min read Gogo's stock surged 14.4% in pre-market trading on May 9, 2025, driven by significant developments in its aviation connectivity solutions.
Gogo has received Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Gogo Galileo FDX antenna, a crucial milestone that enables the company to advance its connectivity solutions for business aviation. This approval, granted on May 5, 2025, was two months ahead of schedule and positions Gogo to offer high-speed broadband connectivity to its customers.
The FDX antenna, which is slightly larger than the previously approved HDX antenna, is designed to support larger business jets. Gogo has already secured PMA for the FDX, allowing its global dealer network to push ahead with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) generation for super-midsize and larger aircraft types. The company is now preparing for full-scale production and sales of the FDX, with commercial service introduction expected in late 2025.
Gogo's Galileo HDX system is already in operation, with STCs for some 30 aircraft types in progress. The company is providing regular updates on the dealer network’s progress on its website. Popular aircraft types like the Bombardier Challenger 300 series, Gulfstream G200, and Pilatus PC-12 turboprop are nearing completion of their STCs with either the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) or the FAA. Many other STCs are expected to be secured this summer and fall.
Gogo's PMA milestone for the FDX antenna also benefits Hughes Network Systems, which manufactures both the HDX and FDX ESA terminals. Hughes is separately bringing a FDX solution to the commercial aviation market to support Eutelsat OneWeb LEO connectivity. This collaboration underscores Gogo's commitment to advancing connectivity solutions for business aviation and its strategic partnerships in the industry.
