Slate Aviation to fit Starlink across its entire fleet

The upgrade covers on-demand charter, fractional and whole-aircraft ownership, and Slate’s shuttle aircraft.

West Palm Beach-based private operator Slate Aviation announced it will install Starlink connectivity on its entire fleet. Installations begin in December, and the company expects every Slate aircraft to be equipped in early 2027.

The upgrade covers on-demand charter, fractional and whole-aircraft ownership, and Slate’s shuttle aircraft.

“At Slate Aviation, we are always looking for ways to make the journey more personal and more rewarding for our owners and members,” said Heather Maguire, CEO and co-owner.

“Connectivity is now part of how people live in the air as much as on the ground, and Starlink was the clear choice. We are proud to install it across our fleet, so that every flight with Slate offers the same fast, dependable connection.”

Slate said Starlink’s low-Earth-orbit satellites sit far closer to Earth than those behind legacy in-flight internet, so calls and streaming should keep pace with the ground.

It also pointed to coverage over open water on its coastal routes to Nantucket and the Hamptons.

Slate operates more than 7,000 flights a year with more than 300 employees.

The company and its affiliates own or operate more than 30 Bombardier aircraft.