This website uses cookies
More information
The monthly news publication for aviation professionals.

ACE 2026 - September 8th

Related information from the Handbook...

Pentastar Aviation
Maintenance

Starlink

Modifications

Satellite Communications

BAN's World Gazetteer

Michigan
California
The bimonthly news publication for aviation professionals.

Request your printed copy

Pentastar to offer high speed internet through Starlink
In addition to its avionics team providing services for 60 years in the industry, Pentastar also provides private charter flights, comprehensive aircraft management services, full FBO and MRO services and guidance.
As an authorised dealer for Starlink, Pentastar's certified technicians will manage professional installations, outfitting each aircraft with optimal hardware configurations for exceptional connectivity.

Pentastar Aviation, headquartered at Oakland County International airport in Pontiac, Michigan, is now an authorised dealer of Starlink's high-speed, low-latency in-flight internet. With this innovative technology, Pentastar is set to transform its in-flight experience by offering high-speed, low-latency broadband internet globally.

“We are committed to continually advancing the travel experience for our clients through state-of-the-art solutions, which has enabled us to become a trusted partner in avionics, connectivity and advisory services,” says Brad Bruce, Pentastar president and CEO. “Starlink provides yet another way to ensure passengers and crew are seamlessly connected at all times, rising to meet the needs of travellers today. With Pentastar and Starlink, private aviation remains the most technologically advanced way to travel the world, allowing corporations to conduct business anywhere and entertainment to always be accessible.”

As an authorised dealer for Starlink, Pentastar's certified technicians will manage professional installations, outfitting each aircraft with optimal hardware configurations for exceptional connectivity and offering extensive ongoing support to leverage Starlink's services benefits. Starlink promises internet speeds of up to 220 Mbps for high-speed internet in flight, providing Pentastar customers with seamless video streaming, faster web browsing, real-time gaming possibilities and efficient file sharing and downloads.

Pentastar's avionics team remains focused on the future of in-flight connectivity, offering the most complex and technologically advanced solutions on the market to revolutionise the industry. In addition to its avionics team providing lighting-fast and highly effective services for 60 years in the industry, Pentastar also provides private charter flights, comprehensive aircraft management services, full FBO and MRO services and advisory and consultative guidance.

Other News
 
Duncan declares itself ready for Starlink conversations
April 23, 2026
As an authorised Falcon service centre, Duncan Aviation is installing Starlink systems in Falcon 7X aircraft using the Dassault Falcon Jet STC and OEM service bulletins to ensure long-term OEM support and compliance.
Ascend gains from Starlink speedy connection
April 23, 2026
Customers can schedule the upgrade for installation on the Citation Ascend and 560XL series aircraft at North American Textron Aviation service centres and select international service centres.
Nicholas Air elects to install Starlink connectivity
March 29, 2026
Unlike legacy systems that often suffer from high latency and environmental interference, Starlink's phased array antenna features no moving parts, ensuring greater reliability and performance onboard.