AeroMech Incorporated (www.aeromechinc.com) announced today that it has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of Starlink high speed internet connectivity in King Air 200/300 series aircraft. The STC was approved by the AeroMech FAA STC ODA, and it includes 17 King Air model variants ranging from the King Air 200 to the King Air 360s. AeroMech’s wholly owned subsidiary, AMI Aviation Services, will conduct Starlink installations for end users at its facilities in Orlando/Sanford (KSFB) and Nashville/Smyrna (KMQY) or via remote “go teams”. AeroMech / AMI will also provide the STC and PMA installation kits to any qualified Starlink installer and / or dealer.
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Close up view of Starlink Antenna mounted on King Air 200. (Photo: Business Wire)
Key advantages of AeroMech’s Starlink internet solution include:
- High-Speed Connectivity: Customers will enjoy living-room style internet access with Starlink’s high-speed capabilities for work, entertainment, and communication during flights with download speeds up to 220 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps.
- Global Coverage with Unrivaled Reliability: Starlink operates nearly 6,000 low earth orbit satellites to ensure global coverage, allowing aircraft to consistently maintain reliable connectivity even in the most remote or challenging geographic locations.
- Low Latency: With low-latency performance of less than 100ms, Starlink enables real-time applications such as video conferencing and live video feeds, delivering an unparalleled user experience.
- Minimal Aircraft Downtime: The Starlink Aviation system is a “standalone system” that consists of an antenna, power supply, router and only requires power input to the aircraft. With no need to tap into ARINC or any onboard aircraft systems, aircraft downtime will be minimized.
“When Starlink first approached AeroMech to assist with certifying Starlink on aircraft, we recognized this was a disruptive innovation in aviation,” said Anthony Wiederkehr, AeroMech’s COO. “We are proud to have the King Air as the first model we certified. With the diverse applications in which King Air aircraft are used, we are excited to see how operators worldwide will utilize Starlink’s groundbreaking capability.”
AeroMech will demonstrate Starlink on a King Air 200 aircraft to select repair stations and media at the upcoming AEA Convention in Dallas, Texas on March 19 and 20. Interested aircraft operators, owners, and industry stakeholders wanting to explore the benefits of Starlink Connectivity in King Air model aircraft should contact AeroMech at Starlinksales@aeromechinc.com or visit aeromechinc.com.
About AeroMech Incorporated
AeroMech Incorporated is a dynamic FAA STC Organization Designation Authorization (“ODA”) company that provides engineering, flight test, and certification services for WI-FI, RVSM and avionics systems to airlines, OEMs, MROs and military customers worldwide. AeroMech has completed over 270 STCs and 450 flight tests since its inception in 1995. For more information, visit www.aeromechinc.com, email directly to starlinksales@aeromechinc.com or contact AeroMech at 425.366.7328.
About AMI Aviation Services, LLC
AMI Aviation Services, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of AeroMech Incorporated, is an FAA part 145 Repair Station (#6A5R818B) that offers WI-FI, avionics and RVSM system upgrades at its hangar facilities at the Orlando/Sanford International Airport (KSFB) and in Smyrna, TN (KMQY) just outside Nashville. AMI installation services can also be performed offsite with no geographical limitation utilizing its “Go Teams”.
AMI also has part 21 Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA # PQ4017CE) specializing in the design, fabrication, and kitting of complex aircraft electrical harnesses, structural parts, and other installation kit components to support WI-FI, avionics and RVSM system upgrades. For more information, visit www.aeromechinc.com or contact AMI Aviation at +1 407.585.6130.
About Starlink by SpaceX
Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency internet to users all over the world. As the world’s first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit, Starlink delivers broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, video calls and more. Starlink is engineered and operated by SpaceX. As the world’s leading provider of launch services, SpaceX is leveraging its deep experience with both spacecraft and on-orbit operations to deploy the world’s most advanced broadband internet system.
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