United Airlines gets FAA approval for Starlink Wi-Fi, set to roll out on 40 planes monthly starting May.

United Airlines has received FAA approval to launch its first commercial flight with free Starlink Wi-Fi service in May. The service, provided through Elon Musk’s SpaceX, will be available on the airline's regional jets, with plans to install the technology on 40 planes per month. The goal is to equip the entire regional fleet of over 300 aircraft by the end of the year, offering passengers high-speed internet speeds up to 250 Mbps, which is 50 times faster than current offerings.

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