TransMedics selects Gogo Galileo HDX for nationwide organ transport fleet
TransMedics plans to extend Galileo connectivity to its European fleet in 2028.
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Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) has been selected by TransMedics to equip its fleet of 22 Embraer Phenom 300E aircraft with Galileo connectivity.
Installation of Gogo Galileo HDX is underway across the U.S. organ-transport fleet, with all aircraft expected to be equipped by 2027. TransMedics uses its Organ Care System to continuously monitor donor organs during flights. The connectivity service uses Eutelsat OneWeb's low Earth orbit satellite network. The deployment also includes cybersecurity protections and round-the-clock multilingual customer support.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.TransMedics selected Galileo for 22 aircraft; installation is underway, with full-fleet completion expected by 2027.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.TransMedics plans to extend Galileo connectivity to its European fleet in 2028.
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
- Aircraft in fleet
- 22 aircraft
- TransMedics fleet selected for Gogo Galileo HDX
- Fleet installation target
- By mid-2027
- Gogo Galileo expected to operate across the entire TransMedics fleet
- European fleet extension
- 2028
- TransMedics plan stated in the announcement
Historical Context
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PlaneSense selected Galileo for 71 Pilatus aircraft, with rollout planned through 2027.
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Duncan Aviation placed a prepaid order for 40 Galileo HDX systems.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Key Terms
low earth orbit (leo) technical
electronically steered antenna (esa) technical
AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
Reliable, high-performance connectivity will support time-critical transport and monitoring of donor organs for transplants aboard 22 Embraer Phenom 300E aircraft
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) today announced that TransMedics, the global leader in organ transplantation technology, services and logistics, has selected Gogo Galileo to equip its growing fleet of 22 Embraer Phenom 300E aircraft operating across the United States.
The aircraft play a critical role in transporting donor organs for transplantation. During each mission, organs are continuously monitored in flight using TransMedics' Organ Care System (OCS), making reliable, high-performance and high-speed inflight connectivity an essential part of the company's operations. The Gogo Galileo HDX is now being installed on all TransMedics’ aircraft and the full fleet is expected to be equipped by 2027.
"Every flight we operate carries the potential to save a life, which makes continuous, real-time visibility into each organ’s status during transport mission-critical," says Andre Costa, VP of Global Logistics at TransMedics. "We are proud to pioneer this initiative. By mid-2027, Gogo Galileo will be operating across our entire fleet, making TransMedics the first and only organ transplant company to achieve this milestone, and we plan to extend this capability to our European fleet in 2028. We selected Gogo Galileo not only for the reliable, high-performance connectivity these critical missions demand, but also for the cybersecurity, system redundancy, and active monitoring that Gogo delivers to its customers."
Powered by Eutelsat OneWeb's enterprise-grade low Earth orbit (LEO) network, Gogo Galileo delivers global, high-speed, low-latency connectivity for business aviation. The Galileo HDX electronically steered antenna (ESA) provides a compact, lightweight and low-power solution capable of supporting multiple simultaneous applications, including cloud-based monitoring, video communications and operational data exchange.
"Business aviation supports far more than executive travel: it enables critical missions that communities rely on every day," says Chris Moore, Chief Executive Officer for Gogo. "TransMedics is a powerful example of that. When you're transporting donor organs, connectivity isn't a convenience; it's part of the mission. We're proud that Gogo Galileo will help provide the resilient, high-performance connectivity their flight crews and medical teams depend on to support lifesaving work while giving them peace of mind that their data is secure."
As the TransMedics fleet enters service with Gogo Galileo HDX, the operator will also benefit from Gogo's comprehensive suite of value-added services, including advanced cybersecurity protections, 24/7/365 multilingual customer support and future-ready technology designed to evolve alongside operational requirements.
Photo caption: TransMedics has selected Gogo Galileo to provide reliable, high-performance connectivity across its fleet of 22 Embraer Phenom 300E aircraft supporting time-critical organ transport missions.
About Gogo
Gogo has been the trusted connectivity infrastructure partner for business aviation and military/government for three decades. Rather than promoting a single network or technology, Gogo helps customers navigate an increasingly complex connectivity landscape by combining deep market knowledge, global aviation expertise and expert guidance to identify, integrate and support the connectivity solution best suited to their aircraft, mission and operational requirements.
Providing access to a complete network neutral connectivity ecosystem including onboard hardware, software, air-to-ground and multi-orbit, multi-band satellite connectivity, service plans, and 24/7/365 multilingual customer support, Gogo delivers customers the flexibility, choice and long-term partnership they need through a single trusted provider. Dedicated to its customer-first philosophy, the company combines long-standing customer relationships with a commitment to cybersecurity, data privacy, flexible financing, predictable long-term pricing, and future-proofed technology to help customers invest with confidence.
From light business aircraft to executive airliners and specialized government platforms, Gogo delivers secure, reliable connectivity that enables customers to fly, work and connect with confidence.
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FAQ
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How many TransMedics aircraft will receive Gogo Galileo HDX, and when will installation be complete?
Gogo Galileo HDX is being installed on 22 Embraer Phenom 300E aircraft, with the full fleet expected to be equipped by 2027. These aircraft operate across the United States transporting donor organs for transplantation.