United Airlines has begun the installation of Space X’s Starlink Wi-Fi on its regional fleet of aircraft, with the airline expecting to integrate the technology to 40 regional aircraft every month.
"Our combined spirit of innovation and collaboration will enable us to hit our goal of more than 300 regional aircraft installations before the end of this year,” confirmed United's VP of digital technology, Grant Milstead.
Earlier this year, United unveiled plans to outfit its entire two-cabin regional fleet by the end of 2025, ultimately adding Starlink to its entire fleet of aircraft.
The airline also confirmed that its Starlink-equipped regional aircraft can expect Wi-Fi speeds up to 250 megabits per second (Mbps), which is 50 times faster than current regional aircraft speeds.
United joins Hawaiian, Qatar, airBaltic, and SAS in integrating Starlink into its operations.