The FAA has issued a supplemental type certificate (STC) to AeroMech for installation of a SpaceX Starlink satcom system on the Citation X and X+. Textron Aviation service centers are also now offering Starlink installations for these jets.

Covered by the AeroMech STC is installation of a Starlink electronically steered antenna on top of the fuselage, as well as a power supply and router. More than 7,000 Starlink satellites in low-earth orbit provide worldwide coverage, with download speeds from 40 to 220 Mbps and upload speeds of 8 to 25 Mbps. Service prices range from $2,000 per month for 20 GB plus $100 per additional GB to $10,000 per month for unlimited.

Starlink upgrades for the Citation X/X+, as well as the Citation 560 series and Beechcraft King Air 200/300 series, are available from North American Textron Aviation service centers and select international service centers.

“Textron Aviation knows customers are after connectivity solutions that elevate their in-flight experience and help them achieve their mission,” said Brian Rohloff, senior v-p of customer support. “Offering Starlink for the Cessna Citation X and X+ positions our customers to experience cutting-edge technology, providing them with one of the best possible in-flight connectivity and aviation experiences available today.”