In February 2025, SatCon received FAA approval for Starlink installation, clearing the way for certified Starlink Aviation connectivity on business aircraft. It was the breakthrough moment the company was founded to reach.
Until recently, owners who wanted Starlink's low-earth-orbit internet on a business jet had limited options, and midsize airframes were largely left out of the conversation. SatCon set out to change that with a certification-first approach: develop approved technical data, work directly with the FAA, and deliver installations that protect the aircraft's airworthiness and documentation.
Why certification comes first
An installation is only as valuable as the approval behind it. FAA approval means every SatCon installation is performed against approved technical data, validated with ground and inflight testing, and delivered with complete documentation and logbook sign-off. For owners, that protects resale value. For operators, it protects compliance.
The approval also set the foundation for what came next: the world's first Starlink-connected Hawker 800XP, completed just weeks later, and a growing pipeline of STC programs for additional midsize business jets.
What it means for owners
If you operate a Hawker 800XP, certified Starlink installation is available today. If you fly another midsize jet, our STC pipeline is expanding, and reserving early secures your place in the installation schedule as new approvals land.
Last reviewed and updated on by the SatCon team.