Charter & Fractional
Opul Jets Seeks Charter Market Edge With Starlink Connectivity
The UK-based operator is installing the SpaceX technology on its Bombardier fleet
Opul Bombardier Global XRS with Starlink
Opul Jets has installed the Starlink connectivity system on its Bombardier Global Express XRS. The low-profile electronically steered antenna is mounted on top of the XRS' fuselage. © Charles Alcock/AIN

Private charter flight operator Opul Jets is installing SpaceX's Starlink satellite connectivity platform on its fleet. The system is expected to deliver download speeds ranging from 40 to 220 Mbps and upload speeds of 8 to 25 Mbps with latency of under 99 milliseconds.

The first installation is on the UK-based operator’s 16-seat Global Express XRS. Opul’s all-Bombardier fleet includes a mix of midsize, super-midsize, and ultra-long-range jets. It is in the process of adding a Cessna Citation CJ2.