Jessica Reed is a writer and editor with AIN. She joined the team in the fall of 2023 after two years covering the aviation industry at Avionics International. She earned her bachelor&#039;s degree in English (Writing &amp; Rhetoric) from Pepperdine University. Her hometown is St. Louis, Missouri, and she since has resided in Santa Barbara, California, and Brooklyn, New York, among others. She is currently based in Vernon, New Jersey.

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Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services business jet aircraft.

Gulfstream GIV, GIV-SP,G300, G350,  and G450

Jessica Reed

Dallas-based aviation services provider Business Jet has completed two of the first Starlink installations on Gulfstream GIV aircraft following the supplemental type certificate (STC) approval in late August. This achievement is set to be followed by the certification installation on an Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft this month.
The Gulfstream GIV installations feature the Starlink Aero Terminal, providing passengers with high-speed connectivity. During a recent flight, download speeds reached up to 295 Mbps, enabling simultaneous streaming of three high-definition movies without interruptions. The system delivers reliable connectivity from takeoff to touchdown, addressing the growing demand for in-flight productivity and entertainment.
According to Lina Sabbah, director of aircraft solutions and acquisitions at Business Jet, the addition of the GIV to the lineup of approved aircraft has been well-received by owners and operators. “We are proud to deliver tailored solutions to our clients, and this milestone supports this commitment,” she stated. Business Jet anticipates expanding its portfolio as more STCs are approved.
Currently, the company holds STCs for Gulfstream models GIV, GV, G450, G550, G650, and G650ER, as well as Bombardier Global models 5000, 6000, 6500, 7500, and Express/XRS. Additional certifications are expected by the end of the year for the Global 5500, with Bombardier's Challenger 300/350 models to follow in early 2025.
Business Jet recommends scheduling installations alongside annual inspections or major maintenance events to streamline the process.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

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STC approval was granted in late August

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