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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The FAA has issued a supplemental type certificate (STC) to AeroMech for installation of a SpaceX Starlink satcom system on the Citation X and X+. Textron Aviation service centers are also now offering Starlink installations for these jets.
Covered by the AeroMech STC is installation of a Starlink electronically steered antenna on top of the fuselage, as well as a power supply and router. More than 7,000 Starlink satellites in low-earth orbit provide worldwide coverage, with download speeds from 40 to 220 Mbps and upload speeds of 8 to 25 Mbps. Service prices range from $2,000 per month for 20 GB plus $100 per additional GB to $10,000 per month for unlimited.
Starlink upgrades for the Citation X/X+, as well as the Citation 560 series and Beechcraft King Air 200/300 series, are available from North American Textron Aviation service centers and select international service centers.
“Textron Aviation knows customers are after connectivity solutions that elevate their in-flight experience and help them achieve their mission,” said Brian Rohloff, senior v-p of customer support. “Offering Starlink for the Cessna Citation X and X+ positions our customers to experience cutting-edge technology, providing them with one of the best possible in-flight connectivity and aviation experiences available today.”

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Textron Aviation Installing AeroMech Starlink STC on Citation X

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

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