Tracking major airlines' rollout of Starlink WiFi
United Airlines began equipping its fleet with SpaceX's Starlink internet on March 7, 2025. The ultra-fast WiFi offers speeds up to 250 Mbps—50 times faster than previous systems. The airline plans to install Starlink on over 40 regional aircraft monthly, completing its entire two-cabin regional fleet by the end of 2025. Each installation takes only 8 hours, making it 10 times faster than previous systems, and the lightweight 85-pound equipment improves fuel efficiency compared to older 300-pound systems.
Tail Number | Operated By | Installation Date |
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N127SYExpress | Skywest dba UAX | Mar 7, 2025 |
N721YXExpress | Republic dba UAX | Mar 13, 2025 |
N722YXExpress | Republic dba UAX | Mar 13, 2025 |
N771YXExpress | Republic dba UAX | Mar 13, 2025 |
N772YXExpress | Republic dba UAX | May 17, 2025 |
N774YXExpress | Republic dba UAX | May 23, 2025 |
N775YXExpress | Republic dba UAX | Mar 13, 2025 |
N776YXExpress | Republic dba UAX | May 19, 2025 |
N778YXExpress | Republic dba UAX | May 22, 2025 |
N103SYExpress | Skywest dba UAX | May 17, 2025 |
N105SYExpress | Skywest dba UAX | May 19, 2025 |
N108SYExpress | Skywest dba UAX | Mar 13, 2025 |
N110SYExpress | Skywest dba UAX | May 21, 2025 |
N113SYExpress | Skywest dba UAX | Mar 13, 2025 |
N116SYExpress | Skywest dba UAX | Mar 13, 2025 |
N626SYExpress | Skywest dba UAX | Mar 13, 2025 |
N627SYExpress | Skywest dba UAX | Mar 13, 2025 |
N628SYExpress | Skywest dba UAX | Mar 13, 2025 |
N629SYExpress | Skywest dba UAX | Mar 13, 2025 |