Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&amp;P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.

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Bombardier manufactures a variety of business aircraft models, provides engineering, and aircraft maintenance services.

Bombardier Challenger 600, 601, 604, 605, and 650

Bombardier Global Express, XRS, 5000, 5500, 6000, and 6500

Matt Thurber

After installing its first Starlink low-earth-orbit satcom system on a Bombardier Global XRS, Yingling Aviation is now offering Starlink for the Challenger 600 series. The Starlink supplemental type certificates (STCs) were developed by Nextant Aerospace and, as a Starlink dealer, Yingling is able to install the systems under the provisions of the STCs.
“We are thrilled to bring this game-changing connectivity to our customers, whether as a stand-alone event or coupled with our Bombardier MRO capabilities,” said Josh Peterson, avionics regional/technical sales manager at Yingling Aviation. “With speeds of 220+ Mbps, passengers can now enjoy connectivity and low latency similar to what they experience at home—whether for business or entertainment.”
High demand for Starlink installations is causing backlogs at shops, so Yingling recommends booking slots early. Slots are available in March at the Wichita-based MRO provider, it noted.
SpaceX’s Starlink aviation service offers download speeds from 40 to 220 Mbps and upload speeds from eight to 25 Mbps, allowing multiple passengers to stream content simultaneously while maintaining latency under 99 ms for activities such as video calls, online gaming, and using VPNs. Service costs range from $2,000 per month for 20 GB (plus $100 per additional GB) to $10,000 per month unlimited. The hardware retails for $150,000; installation costs are additional.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

Yingling Aviation Adds Challenger 600 to Starlink Satcom Menu

Company’s first installation was on a Bombardier Global XRS

High demand for Starlink installations is causing backlogs at installers, and Yingling recommends booking slots early. 

Yingling Aviation Adds Challenger 600 to Starlink Menu

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Jessica Reed

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

About 2,400 aircraft still operate on Gogo’s legacy air-to-ground network

Gogo Plots Course for Airborne Connectivity Upgrades

Fiber-optic backbone enables easy upgrades on any size aircraft

Innovative Advantange Introduces Four-slot AVDS Node

Five configurations are available and they fit in round or square installations

True Blue Power Bumps USB Charger Power to 45 Watts

Standalone monitors can be installed without a full Venue cabin management system

Collins Venue Smart Monitors Come with Built-in Airshow 

Demand remains strong for high-speed satcom services

Metrojet Engineering Is 1st Asia-Pacific Starlink Dealer

System includes an electronically steered antenna, power supply, and router

Textron Aviation Offers Starlink Systems on Citation X

Unit also offers 3G/4G cellular connectivity and Wi-Fi

Skytrac Adds First Iridium Certus DLS-140 STC

Curt Epstein

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

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