PlaneSense to equip Pilatus fleet with Gogo Galileo satellite Wi-Fi

PlaneSense plans to equip its entire fleet with satellite Wi-Fi powered by Gogo Galileo, according to Private Jet Card Comparisons. The New Hampshire-based fractional operator will have Gogo's lightweight HDX antennas factory-installed on future jet deliveries, with installations on the existing fleet beginning in late October.

PlaneSense's entire fleet consists of 49 Pilatus PC-12 turboprops and 19 PC-24 jets, per FAA data cited by Private Jet Card Comparisons. The operator expects to take delivery of its first Galileo-equipped PC-24 in late October, with installations on existing PC-24s beginning at the same time. All subsequent new PC-24s will arrive with Galileo factory-installed. Installation on the PC-12s will begin in November, and the operator expects to complete installation across its entire fleet by the end of 2027.

About the installation

For fractional owners, the upgrade means access to satellite connectivity throughout flight. Private Jet Card Comparisons reports that PlaneSense fractional owners will have access to advanced cybersecurity protections and global customer support through Gogo.

George Antoniadis, PlaneSense CEO, said the operator has "built the PlaneSense program around our clients' needs, pairing a modern fleet with a thoughtful approach to technology and service." Antoniadis continued: "With Gogo Galileo, we are bringing reliable, high-performance bandwidth to our entire fleet. Our clients will be able to stay connected consistently from takeoff to landing, making their time onboard more productive and enjoyable."

Gogo Galileo and connectivity

Gogo Galileo is powered by the Eutelsat OneWeb low-earth orbit network and competes with Starlink for onboard satellite Wi-Fi coverage. Chris Moore, Gogo CEO, said: "We're thrilled to be partnering with a premier fractional operator like PlaneSense."

Moore added that PlaneSense fractional owners will have access to Gogo's comprehensive suite of services, and that "PlaneSense customers can rest easy knowing that Gogo minimizes data retention and protects customers' sensitive information as we are committed to customer privacy."