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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Cessna Citation 680, Sovereign, Sovereign+, and Latitude

Matt Thurber

AeroMech has received a supplemental type certificate (STC) for installation of SpaceX’s Starlink connectivity system on the Cessna Citation Latitude. The upgrade is now available at Textron Aviation’s North American and international service centers.
“With Starlink connectivity now available as an upgrade, Citation Latitude customers can enjoy a seamless, high-speed in-flight experience that keeps them connected in more of the places they fly,” said Brian Rohloff, senior v-p of Textron Aviation customer support. “This enhancement reflects our commitment to innovation and elevates the Latitude’s reputation as the world’s most-delivered midsize business jet, renowned for its exceptional performance and cabin comfort.”
The Starlink installation consists of mounting an electronically steered antenna on the top of the fuselage, a power supply, and wireless access points. Starlink speeds range from 40 to 220 Mbps for downloading and eight to 25 Mbps for uploading. Service prices span from $2,000 per month for 20 GB plus $100 per additional gigabyte to $10,000 per month for unlimited data. There are more than 8,000 Starlink satellites in low-earth orbit, providing worldwide coverage.

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Cessna Citation 680, Sovereign, and Latitude

Textron Aviation

SpaceX

More In Cabin Interior and Electronics

Dassault Obtains STC for Gogo Galileo in Falcon 2000

System provides access to Eutelsat OneWeb satellite network

Phoenix Air Installs Government Starlink on Learjet

Starshield system provides real-time connectivity for military missions

Greenpoint Completes Sixth VIP BBJ 787

First AeroSuite for aircraft type

BizjetMobile Certus Satcom Available for U.S. Aircraft

Installation in a Gulfstream GIV-SP completed by Prodigious Jet Services

Elliott, Prizm Debut Starlight Headliner

Programmable constellations for cabins

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Installation is underway on first aircraft, with the rest to be done in phases

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