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Investing.com -- United Airlines announced on Monday that it has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its first Starlink-equipped aircraft. The approved aircraft is the Embraer 175, and the company anticipates that its first commercial flight will take place in May.
The FAA has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate for the Embraer 175. United Airlines, based in Chicago, expects the inaugural commercial flight to be onboard a United Express Embraer 175.
United Airlines has plans to incorporate the Starlink technology into approximately 40 regional jets each month. The company’s goal is to complete this process for all 300 Embraer 175 planes by the end of the year.
Additionally, United is collaborating with Starlink to obtain FAA approval for installing the technology on more than 16 different United aircraft models. This development marks a significant step in United’s efforts to enhance in-flight connectivity for its passengers.
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