How small is too small an aircraft for supporting satellite internet service on board? Textron Aviation is working to find out, as it announced STC approval for the installation of a Starlink terminal on the Beechcraft King Air B200 and B300 series and Cessna Citation 560XL series aircraft.
In today’s interconnected world, our customers expect to use their aircraft as a mobile office. Offering Starlink for the Beechcraft King Air B200/B300 including popular King Air 250, 260, 350, 350i and 360 models and for the Cessna Citation Excel, XLS, XLS+ and XLS Gen2 positions our customers to experience one of the best possible in-flight connectivity and aviation experiences available today. – Brian Rohloff, senior vice president, Customer Support
The installation includes Starlink’s aero kit, consisting of an antenna, power supply, and router. An on-board power source completes the offering.
With the STC approval, held by AeroMech, Textron will manage installation of the system through its network of North American Textron Aviation Service Centers and select International Service Centers. Installations performed through this channel include access to the company’s factory-direct support and global service center network.
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