Overview

• United Airlines has received FAA approval to install SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet on its Embraer 175 regional jets.
• The first commercial flight featuring Starlink Wi-Fi is scheduled for May 2025, following beta testing on select flights.
• The airline aims to retrofit 40 planes per month, targeting 300 Starlink-equipped jets by the end of 2025.
• United is collaborating with SpaceX and the FAA to expand Starlink installations to over 16 additional aircraft models.
• Starlink's technology is described as weather-proof, fuel-efficient, and offering faster, more reliable in-flight internet compared to traditional systems.