Overview

• United says the certified 737-800 will begin flying with the service on Oct. 15 from Newark.
• The FAA approved a supplemental type certificate for installation on the 737-800, marking the airline’s first mainline approval for the system.
• United already operates Starlink on Embraer E175 regional jets and reports equipping more than half of that fleet, with installations progressing at roughly 50 aircraft per month.
• The carrier plans to add the technology to more than 16 mainline and regional aircraft types but must secure further certifications for each model.
• SpaceX’s low Earth orbit network comprises more than 7,600 satellites and offers speeds up to 250 Mbps, with access free for MileagePlus members.