Embraer to offer Starlink connectivity as aftermarket solution for Praetor jets

Embraer will offer Starlink connectivity as an aftermarket solution for Praetor 600, Praetor 500, Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 customers through a Supplemental Type Certificate . New solution is being offered through a partnership with Nextant Aerospace, the engineering arm of Flexjet. FAA certification has been recieved for the Praetor 500 and Legacy 450 fleets. FAA certification for the Praetor 600 and Legacy 500 is expected in Q3 2025, followed by ANAC certification in Q4 2025, and EASA certification in Q1 2026.

Starlink provides high-speed, low-latency internet through a LEO satellite constellation, ensuring seamless connectivity anywhere across the globe, even over remote landscapes or oceans. With exceptional speeds for all passengers on board and latency below 99 milliseconds ensuring greater reliability, in flight. Thanks to this low latency, Starlink supports demanding applications such as 4K video calls, online gaming, VPN access, and other real-time activities. Starlink has provided high-speed, low-latency internet on tens of thousands of flights and counting, keeping passengers connected from the moment they step onboard their aircraft and throughout travels all around the world. 

Marsha Woelber, Vice President, Customer Support & Aftermarket Sales for Executive Jets, Embraer Executive Jets commented: “We’re excited to bring Starlink’s cutting-edge, high-speed internet to our customers. This builds on our ongoing efforts, strengthening our commitment to seamless, connected flight experiences around the world."

Jay Heublein, president of Flexjet’s Technical Services division stated: “With more than a year of operational experience and hundreds of kits sold to the business aviation fleet, Starlink has firmly established itself as the preeminent solution for in-flight connectivity. The Praetor is one of the most technologically advanced business jet in its category and the addition of Starlink ensures that passengers will have a seamless connectivity experience.”

Both companies are also developing the Starlink Supplemental Type Certificate for the Phenom 300 jets, which are scheduled be available in the fourth quarter of 2025. Flexjet, which is the largest operator of Praetors in the world, plans to integrate Starlink into their entire Praetor fleet. The Embraer Owned Service Center Network, with nine locations globally, is fully prepared to support customers who wish to have the STC installed.