
Engineering and certification specialist AeroMech has received FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for installation of SpaceX Starlink satcom systems in the Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Latitude and Longitude. The STCs are available for authorized Starlink dealers, including AeroMech subsidiary AMI Aviation Services, to schedule equipment purchases and installations.
More than 8,000 Starlink satellites in low-earth orbit (LEO) deliver global high-speed and low-latency broadband airborne connectivity from the ground to all altitudes. The Starlink electronically steered antenna is mounted on top of the airplane’s fuselage, and the installation includes a power supply and wireless access points. Starlink published speeds range from 40 to 220 Mbps for downloading and 8 to 25 Mbps for uploading. Service prices range from $2,000 per month for 20 GB, plus $100 per additional gigabyte, to $10,000 per month for unlimited data.