United Airlines Installs Elon Musk’s Starlink on First Regional Aircraft


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United’s installation comes as Starlink is becoming an increasingly popular option for airlines looking to offer free, high-speed connectivity on board.

United Airlines said Friday that it installed Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi on its first regional aircraft, kicking off a process to outfit the satellite technology throughout its fleet. 

The carrier aims to finish installing Starlink throughout its entire two-cabin regional fleet by the end of the year. United said it expects to equip over 40 regional aircraft a month from May until the end of the year. 

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