Delta Air Lines Is Testing Starlink for In-Flight Internet Access

4/22/2022

Delta Air Lines is exploring the possibility of using SpaceX's Starlink service to offer in-flight internet access.

As The Wall Street Journal reports, Delta CEO Ed Bastian confirmed that "exploratory tests" have been carried out using Starlink's technology. However, there are several steps required before it can be used on commercial flights.

SpaceX wants to partner with carriers to offer Starlink on flights and has been granted FCC approval to test the system on aircraft. There is no regulatory approval for the system being used on commercial flights yet, though. Elon Musk also pointed out last year that Starlink needs to be certified for each aircraft type, so the focus is on the most popular ones first (Boeing 737, A320, and Gulfstream).

According to J. Armand Musey, founder of Summit Ridge Group, which is focused on the satellite industry, it's going to take several years before Starlink is an established in-flight internet provider thanks to regulations and the long-term contracts carriers already have with other providers.

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Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson:
Her Research set the foundation for others to invent the portable fax, touch tone telephone, solar cells, fiber optic cables, caller ID and call waiting

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Inventor of wire precision resistor, control unit for the pacemaker

Innovation starts with an Idea.
If you want to share an idea with us to improve your business and telecommunications, we are ready to innovate with you!

Are major tech changes impacting your business?
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While 2022 gets underway, we look forward to continuing to support your business’s voice and internet services.

As your dedicated partner for all voice, internet, and digital collaboration - let's review your goals for 2022.

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