flyExclusive MRO completes Starlink installation on Challenger
Private aviation company flyExclusive announced the completion of a Starlink installation on a Challenger aircraft.
The company said its MRO completed the Starlink installation in record time
Starlink Aero Terminals are designed to be installed in a just a few hours, significantly reducing the time aircraft are out of service. flyExclusive MRO is now targeting a five-to-seven day cadence as additional aircraft move through the pipeline.
Unlike legacy systems that rely on ground towers or distant geostationary satellites, Starlink’s laser-mesh network delivers download speeds of 135-310 Mbps and latency less than 99ms.
“Our team has extensive experience integrating advanced avionics and connectivity systems,” said Jim Segrave, founder, chairman, and CEO of flyExclusive. “Applying that expertise to Starlink allows us to execute quickly while expanding the commercial scope of our MRO business.”
In addition to deploying Starlink across its own fleet, flyExclusive MRO has secured a multi-aircraft customer installation agreement under its authorised dealership arrangement.
flyExclusive MRO operates an integrated maintenance, avionics, paint, and interior refurbishment platform in Kinston, North Carolina. While historically supporting the company’s fleet, the MRO division has increasingly expanded services to third-party operators. Management believes this positions the company to generate incremental, high-margin revenue opportunities that are not directly tied to flight activity levels.
The company expects continued fleet-wide deployment of Starlink while actively pursuing additional installation opportunities under its dealership program.
