ExecuJet Belgium completes first Starlink retrofit on Dassault Falcon 8X

ExecuJet MRO Services’ Belgium facility, a Dassault Aviation subsidiary, has completed the first SpaceX Starlink retrofit on a Falcon 8X. The MRO-led installation brings LEO-based Starlink broadband to Dassault’s ultra-long-range business jet, enabling in-flight Starlink connectivity on the type.

Discovered 2025-12-17T03:43:47.706629-08:00 | 2025-12-17T03:43:47.706629-08:00

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Provides a certified in‑house MRO route for equipping Dassault Falcons with LEO broadband, building on ExecuJet’s expanding regulatory footprint including recent EASA and FAA clearances for Falcon 7X/8X heavy maintenance.
Underscores accelerating Starlink adoption across fleets, complementing large rollouts such as NetJets' plan to outfit 600+ business jets and Qatar Airways' 100+ widebody installations.
Expands operator options for operational and passenger connectivity through OEM‑affiliated MROs, reinforcing trends seen in early business aviation Starlink trials.

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