Pro Star Aviation inked an agreement with SpaceX to become a Starlink-authorized dealer for business aviation and will offer these satcom installations at its Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT) MRO facility.
SpaceX recently received FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for Starlink installations in the Bombardier Global Express, XRS, and 6000, and it holds an STC for the Gulfstream G650. Engineering work for the STCs was done by Nextant Aerospace, which is developing approvals for more business jet models, including the Embraer Phenom 300 (fourth quarter).
According to SpaceX, STCs are coming for the G450 and G550 next month, followed by the GIV and GV in the third quarter. STCs are expected for the Global 5000/5500, 6500, and 7500 in the second quarter and for the Beechcraft King Air 200/300 next month. STCs for other business aircraft are also on the list.
Yesterday, SpaceX unveiled two month-to-month plans: global 20 GB for $2,000 per month (plus $100/GB additional) and global unlimited for $10,000 per month. According to SpaceX, “These plans are month-to-month without long-term contracts. Switch between plans, pause, or cancel any time,” it said. Starlink hardware costs $150,000.
"Our team is dedicated to delivering excellence in every installation,” said Pro Star sales and marketing director Jeff Shaw, “and working with Starlink aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing connectivity solutions for business jet owners."