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Western authorised as official Starlink dealer and installer
Western Aircraft currently offers Starlink for Gulfstream G650/G550/G450 and GV aircraft and Beechcraft King Air 200 and 300 series models. Additional Starlink STCs are currently in development.

Western Aircraft, a subsidiary of Greenwich AeroGroup based in Boise, Idaho, has become an authorised dealer and installer for Starlink, the satellite-based internet service developed by SpaceX. Starlink's technology enables inflight 4K video calls, streaming, online gaming and secure virtual private network (VPN) connections. With more than 6,000 satellites in low Earth orbit and more being launched regularly, Starlink boasts the largest satellite constellation in the world.

“We are thrilled to add Starlink to our repertoire of connectivity solutions for our customers,” says Kerry Heiss, director of sales and marketing for Western Aircraft. “This partnership allows us to provide another tailored solution to meet our customers' inflight connectivity needs.”

Western Aircraft currently offers Starlink for Gulfstream G650/G550/G450 and GV aircraft and Beechcraft King Air 200 and 300 series models. Additional Starlink STCs are currently in development that Western Aircraft will be able to offer in the future.

Western Aircraft maintains a substantial customer base from the United States and Canada and boasts an extensive history of working on diverse types of airframes including Citation, Embraer, Falcon, Gulfstream, King Air, Pilatus, Piper and Kodiak aircraft.

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