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Aerospace Design & Compliance (Aero DC) has secured supplemental type certificate (STC) approval from the FAA, EASA, and Brazil’s ANAC for installation of SpaceX’s Starlink low-earth-orbit satcom system on Embraer ERJ-135/145 regional jets and Legacy 600/650 business jets.
The FAA and ANAC STCs cover the same five models of the EMB-135 and four EMB-145s, while the EASA STC includes the EMB-135BJ, EMB-135ER, EMB-135LR, EMB-145LR, and EMB-145MP.
“This certification effort reflects the level of technical rigor required to bring a next-generation connectivity solution like Starlink to a global fleet,” said Aero DC v-p of certification Stacy-Ann Williams. “Achieving concurrent approvals across FAA, EASA, and ANAC demonstrates our team’s ability to navigate complex regulatory environments while delivering practical, installation-ready solutions for operators.
“With these STCs, operators now have a clear and efficient path to upgrade Embraer aircraft with modern connectivity that meets today’s operational expectations,” Williams added. “Our focus was not just certification, but ensuring the solution is scalable, supportable, and ready for global deployment.”