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FAA Approves United Airlines' Starlink-Equipped Embraer 175 for May 2025 Launch

United Airlines achieves FAA certification for its first Starlink-equipped aircraft, the Embraer 175, with commercial services set to commence in May 2025. This development comes eight months after United's agreement with SpaceX, underscoring accelerated adoption of satellite connectivity in aviation.

2025-03-31T06:26:30.667580-07:00

Space.com

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit on 1st half of spaceflight doubleheader

2025-03-31T13:18:22.760111-07:00

New York Times

SpaceX Starship Test Ends in Explosion, FAA Grounds Florida Flights

2025-03-06T14:10:02.182725-08:00

Bloomberg

Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Roll Out Starlink in India, Pending Approval

2025-03-11T05:30:11.983259-07:00

Hype Analysis

Starlink's 2024 Advances: Transforming In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity in Aviation

October 17, 2024 - Summary of Starlink's 2024 role in aviation: airlines adopt its high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi, enhancing passenger experience. Read More.

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The State of Satcom 2025: With 7,000+ Starlink sats in orbit and Amazon preparing to start its Kuiper constellation this year, the sector has begun to feel the full-scale effects of rapid growth

2025-04-01T05:37:36.882975-07:00

The State of Satcom 2025

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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit on 1st half of spaceflight doubleheader

2025-03-31T13:18:22.760111-07:00

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FAA Approves United Airlines' Starlink-Equipped Embraer 175 for May 2025 Launch United Airlines achieves FAA certification for its first Starlink-equipped aircraft, the Embraer 175, with commercial services set to commence in May 2025. This development comes eight months after United's agreement with SpaceX, underscoring accelerated adoption of satellite connectivity in aviation.

2025-03-31T06:26:30.667580-07:00

FAA Approves United Airlines' Starlink-Equipped Embraer 175 for May 2025 Launch

SpaceNews.com

Telesat's LEO Strategy Validated Amid Starlink's GEO Impact Geopolitical changes are prompting increased government interest in Telesat's Lightspeed LEO plans, as Starlink continues to erode the Canadian operator's geostationary (GEO) satellite business. This shift underscores Telesat's strategic pivot to expand beyond traditional satellite operations.

2025-03-28T14:19:55.445457-07:00

Telesat's LEO Strategy Validated Amid Starlink's GEO Impact

Reuters

FAA Confirms Independence in Starlink Terminal Testing Decision The Federal Aviation Administration's acting chief clarified that Elon Musk's DOGE reform team did not influence the decision-making process for Starlink terminal testing, ensuring regulatory independence in evaluating the satellite communication technology.

2025-03-27T12:15:34.606384-07:00

FAA Confirms Independence in Starlink Terminal Testing Decision

Space.com

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 27 Starlink V2 Mini Satellites from Vandenberg SFB On March 26, SpaceX successfully launched 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base, utilizing a Falcon 9 rocket. This operation marks a significant achievement, as it ties the record for the highest number of such satellites launched from the California base.

2025-03-26T15:35:48.682777-07:00

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 27 Starlink V2 Mini Satellites from Vandenberg SFB

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WestJet Introduces Starlink-Powered Wi-Fi, Receives Mixed Reactions WestJet has implemented in-flight Wi-Fi service utilizing SpaceX's Starlink technology across its fleet, aiming to enhance passenger experience with high-speed connectivity. However, the move has received mixed feedback from some Canadian consumers who have expressed concerns over the use of a US-based satellite provider.

2025-03-26T14:04:01.925229-07:00

WestJet Introduces Starlink-Powered Wi-Fi, Receives Mixed Reactions

Bloomberg

Vietnam Approves 5-Year Pilot for Starlink Internet Service Vietnam's government has approved SpaceX's Starlink to provide satellite internet services on a five-year pilot basis. Regulatory changes allow up to 600,000 subscriptions, with no limit on foreign ownership, enhancing connectivity across the nation.

2025-03-26T01:15:39.190143-07:00

Vietnam Approves 5-Year Pilot for Starlink Internet Service

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