US EditionUnited Airlines Granted Approval for Starlink WiFi Rollout on International Fleet
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United Airlines Secures FAA Certification for Starlink on International Aircraft - The Leaders Globe Media
United Airlines has officially been granted Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to install Starlink high-speed WiFi systems on its international fleet. This milestone follows careful review of design, installation, testing and system certification, bringing the airline one step closer to offering seamless inflight internet service across its long-haul routes.This approval comes just months after United began integrating Starlink …
United completes first 737-800 Starlink installation
United has received FAA certification for its first Starlink-equipped Boeing 737-800, with the first flight expected to take place on 15 October between Newark and New York. In May, the airline launched its first Starlink-equipped Embraer E175 flight, with the in-flight connectivity available as a free service for MileagePlus members. Since then, over half of United’s regional fleet has been fitted with the SpaceX solution. “Customers are loving…
United Airlines has taken a new step in flight connectivity. On 26 September 2025, the U.S. company announced that it has received approval from the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) to equip a first aircraft from its main fleet — a Boeing 737-800 — with the Starlink satellite Internet system, developed by SpaceX. The first commercial flight is scheduled for 15 October 2025, on the Newark-New York route. This validation is part of the major agreemen…
United Airlines Granted Approval for Starlink WiFi Rollout on International Fleet
United Airlines has received FAA (US Federal Aviation Administration) certification for its first 737-800 international commercial aircraft equipped with high-speed WiFi connectivity installed by telecommunications company, Starlink, which is part of Elon Musk’s SpaceX group. The FAA certification process involves approval of the design, installation, testing and certification of the system to ensure safe and reliable operations. This certificat…
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