{"id":172826,"date":"2025-03-31T12:30:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T12:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=172826"},"modified":"2025-03-31T21:59:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T21:59:06","slug":"united-schedules-its-first-commercial-flight-equipped-with-starlink-for-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/03\/united-schedules-its-first-commercial-flight-equipped-with-starlink-for-may.html","title":{"rendered":"United Schedules Its First Commercial Flight Equipped with Starlink for May"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

United Airlines <\/strong>has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its first aircraft equipped with Starlink, marking a milestone in onboard connectivity. According to the announcement, the first commercial flight with this system is scheduled for May 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certification for the Embraer 175 and Service Expansion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The FAA has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Embraer 175, allowing United Express to operate the first commercial flight with Starlink onboard. The airline anticipates a rapid rollout of the technology, with approximately 40 installations on regional aircraft each month, aiming to complete integration across its entire two-cabin regional fleet by the end of the year. This means over 300 aircraft will feature this enhanced connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Launch Testing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prior to the inaugural flight in May, United will conduct tests on selected routes to ensure optimal system performance. \u201cWe know our customers will love this experience, and we believe it will give them another reason to choose United,\u201d said Grant Milstead, the airline\u2019s vice president of digital technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

United\u2019s plan includes certifying Starlink for all aircraft models set to receive the new equipment, encompassing more than 16 types of regional and mainline aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical Benefits and Enhanced Onboard Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

United has also highlighted the operational advantages of Starlink\u2019s installation, such as its lighter weight\u2014which reduces fuel consumption\u2014and easier maintenance. Additionally, the system is more reliable and resilient to adverse weather conditions compared to other available options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

United MileagePlus members will have free access to Starlink, with Wi-Fi speeds of up to 250 Mbps, representing a 50-fold improvement over current connectivity on regional aircraft. This will enable passengers to enjoy streaming services, online shopping, gaming, and more. MileagePlus membership is free and available at united.com\/starlink<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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