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PlaneSense, a U.S. fractional aircraft ownership company, announced on Oct. 15 that it will equip its entire fleet of Pilatus PC-12 turboprops and PC-24 jets with Gogo Galileo connectivity. LEO connectivity is increasingly becoming an expectation rather than an option for fractional owners. Fleetwide connectivity investments are not simply technology decisions. They are service-level decisions. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites fly lower than the Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite systems that provide connectivity to older jets, a difference that dramatically shortens signal latency. Gogo Galileo HDX runs on the OneWeb LEO network and uses an electronically steered antenna rather than a moving mechanical dish. The compact antenna is lighter and has a lower profile than a mechanical dish and mounts on the fuselage. The company claims to have the largest U.S. fleet of PC-12s and PC-24s, with 71 aircraft in total. The first equipped PC-24 is scheduled for delivery in late October 2026, jet retrofits begin immediately afterward and PC-12 installations are scheduled to begin in November 2026. Fleetwide completion is targeted by the end of 2027. That suggests PlaneSense views connectivity as important enough to justify a long-term installation program rather than a selective retrofit effort.Several aircraft listed for sale on GlobalAir.com specifically identify existing Gogo equipment in their listing descriptions. That does not prove Galileo changes aircraft values or transaction outcomes, but it does show that connectivity is already prominent enough that sellers consider it worth mentioning."For more than 30 years, we have built the PlaneSense program around our clients' needs, pairing a modern fleet with a thoughtful approach to technology and service," said George Antoniadis, PlaneSense president and CEO. "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." Why it matters For fractional operators, connectivity is increasingly becoming a fleet-standard service rather than an optional aircraft upgrade. PlaneSense's decision to equip all 71 aircraft in its fleet suggests that reliable broadband is now being viewed as part of the ownership experience customers expect across the program, not a premium feature available only on selected aircraft. As more operators make similar investments, connectivity may become another baseline expectation for fractional owners, much like dispatch reliability, fleet availability and cabin consistency.