ExecuJet MRO completes Falcon 8X Starlink retrofit

ExecuJet MRO Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has completed the first Starlink retrofit on a Falcon 8X, making a significant connectivity upgrade for business jet operators. The milestone installation, performed at ExecuJet’s facility in Belgium, was carried out under a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) developed by Dassault Falcon Jet (DFJ) and benefiting the entire Dassault MRO network. Additional Starlink installations are already underway at Dassault Aviation Business Services in Geneva and at Dassault Falcon Jet service centers in the United States of America. The Falcon 8X was fitted with Starlink’s latest generation aviation hardware, offering enhanced in-flight internet speeds, low-latency internet connectivity that supports video conferencing, cloud applications, and large data transfers. Using an antenna doubler to minimize fuselage modification, ExecuJet completed a successful test flight confirming the system performance and the preservation of the aircraft’s signature quiet cabin environment. “We have a team of highly skilled engineers and technicians capable of managing complex installations efficiently and to OEM standards,” says Matthijs Hutsebaut, Regional Vice President Europe at ExecuJet MRO Services. ExecuJet MRO Services has also been appointed an authorised Starlink dealer by SpaceX. This dealership allows ExecuJet MRO Services to supply and install Starlink’s advanced connectivity solutions wherever the service is available. This enables similar retrofits across multiple business jets types, including the Falcon 7X, 2000LXS, 900LX, as well as the Bombardier Global and Challenger, Embraer Legacy, and Gulfstream families. ExecuJet MRO Services’ Australian operation has already completed two Starlink installations on Bombardier Globals, with the most recent one completed in November. “This combines ExecuJet’s MRO Services expertise with Starlink’s global internet service, offering operators seamless connectivity even in the most remote regions,” adds Graeme Duckworth, president of ExecuJet MRO Services. ”Our end-to-end capability, from supply to installation, certification and ongoing support, positions us well to meet growing customer demand.” ExecuJet MRO Services continues to collaborate with other satellite communication providers to ensure flexible, high-quality connectivity solutions tailored to each customer’s needs. Nomad Technics named dealer for Gogo Nomad Technics has been appointed as a new Authorised Dealer for Gogo’s multi-orbit, multi-band connectivity for business aviation. Nomad Technics will promote and perform satcom installation, maintenance, and system upgrades for business jet owners and operators in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, to expand customer access to the Gogo suite of purpose-built for business aviation connectivity solutions and added-value services. Nomad Technics holds approvals for Bombardier Global and Challenger families, as well as for Boeing BBJ and Airbus ACJ types, and will leverage its years of experience and technical expertise to strengthen the Gogo footprint within the region by introducing the full range of Gogo GEO and LEO connectivity hardware, software and services. “As demand for consistent, global in-flight connectivity continues to grow across business jets and V-VIP Bizliners, we are pleased to support Gogo and, more importantly, our customers,” says Brigita Vildžiūnienė, Director of Sales for Nomad Technics. “We know our customers will particularly appreciate the ability to optimise the multi-orbit, multi-band options to install connectivity that best suits their mission, improves operational efficiency, and ensures streamlined connectivity management,” said Thomas Gierlich, CEO of Nomad Technics. “We are pleased to be a part of such a prestigious network and can’t wait to introduce new customers to the Gogo portfolio and work with existing customers to upgrade and future-proof their aircraft connectivity. To further strengthen the offering Nomad Technics is also committed to developing supplemental type certificates (STCs) for Gogo equipment across a range of platforms, starting with the FDX for the Boeing 737 BBJ.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]