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 (STC).
The 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 Low Earth Orbit (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.
“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,” says Marsha Woelber, Vice President, Customer Support & Aftermarket Sales for Executive Jets, Embraer Executive Jets.
“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” said Jay Heublein, president of Flexjet’s Technical Services division. “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. Customers interested in scheduling installations should be directed to Embraer Aftermarket Sales Representatives globally.
About the Praetor Jets
The Praetor 500 and the Praetor 600 are the most technologically advanced and farthest-flying aircraft in their categories. The Praetor 500 surpassed certification goals, achieving an intercontinental range of 3,340 nautical miles (6,186 km) with four passengers and NBAA IFR Reserves. The Praetor 500 is the farthest- and fastest-flying midsize jet, capable of true North America corner-to-corner, nonstop flights, such as Miami to Seattle, or Los Angeles to New York. Its sibling, the Praetor 600, is the farthest-flying super-midsize jet in the world, capable of nonstop flights from London to New York, or São Paulo to Miami. With four passengers and NBAA IFR Reserves, the Praetor 600 has intercontinental range of 4,018 nautical miles (7,441 km).
The Embraer DNA Design interior eloquently explores every dimension of the cabins of the Praetor jets, including a six-foot-tall, flat-floor cabin, with stone flooring in the wet galley, and a vacuum service lavatory. The class-exclusive turbulence reduction capability and 5,800-foot cabin altitude, complemented by a whisper-silent cabin, have set the highest standards in customer experience in both the midsize and super-midsize categories. The largest baggage compartment in the class is complemented by a generous wardrobe and a full vanity in the rear private lavatory.
Advanced technology throughout the cabin is also a trait of the Embraer DNA Design, beginning with the industry-exclusive Upper Tech Panel that displays flight information and offers cabin management features.
About Embraer Executive Jets
Embraer is empowering global aerospace through efficiency and innovation—benefiting from over 55 years of engineering excellence—all the while incorporating sustainable, socially responsible, and customer-centric practices. Delivering the ultimate experience in business aviation, the company offers state-of-the-art, purpose-built aircraft featuring best-in-class performance, technology and comfort. Its industry-leading portfolio consists of the Phenom 100EX, which offers unmatched cabin comfort, the highest levels of operational versatility and enhanced pilot-centric avionics; the Phenom 300E, the fastest light jet in production and market leader for 13 consecutive years; and the Praetor 500 and the Praetor 600, the most disruptive and technologically advanced midsize and super-midsize business jets, respectively. Every day, Embraer business aircraft safely operate around the globe, supported by a robust, responsive customer support network that is top-ranked in customer service across the industry.
About Embraer Services & Support
Embraer Services & Support leverages Embraer’s after-sales business, creating synergy among all business units, promoting efficiency and global performance, while respecting the specifics of each segment and region. Be it Commercial, Executive or Defense & Security, the focus is thinking about tomorrow and retaining customer loyalty. The business unit also includes OGMA, jointly based in Portugal, which offers agnostic maintenance, repair and overhaul services for civil and military aircraft and engines, and Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS), which provides training services.
Embraer Services & Support has more than 4,000 people positioned in the world to support more than 2,000 customers in more than 100 countries. The company’s network includes 80 authorized services centers, 12 owned MROs, 210 field support representatives, seven global distribution centers, and 92 flight simulators. The business unit also provides global support to all its customers through the Customer Care Center. A qualified team of technicians is available 24/7, handling over 35,000 calls per year, with more than 100,000 interactions with customers. The portfolio comprises materials solutions, pay-by-hour programs, maintenance, aircraft modifications, training, integrated support, digital services, engineering services, among others.
About Flexjet
Flexjet, a global leader in private aviation, first entered the fractional jet ownership market in 1995 and is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Flexjet offers fractional jet ownership and leasing and is the first in the world to be recognized as achieving the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Industry Audit Standard, is the first and only company to be honored with 26 FAA Diamond Awards for Excellence, upholds an ARG/US Platinum Safety Rating, a 4AIR Bronze Sustainable Rating and is certified at Stage 2 with IS-BAO. Flexjet Technical Services, a fully integrated maintenance and product support infrastructure, has operations in the U.S., Canada and Europe and its primary mission is to support the maintenance of the Flexjet fleet. Red Label by Flexjet, a market differentiator, features an ultra-modern fleet, flight crews assigned to a single aircraft and the LXi Cabin Collection of interiors. To date there are more than 50 different interior designs across its fleet, which includes the Embraer Phenom 300, Praetor 500 and 600, Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 and the Gulfstream G450 and G650. Flexjet’s European fleet includes the Embraer Praetor 600 and the Gulfstream G650. Flexjet’s helicopter division offers leases, helicopter cards and convenient interchange access for its aircraft Owners. Flexjet owns, operates and maintains its global fleet of Sikorsky S-76 helicopters which boast 55,000 hours of safe flying certified by Wyvern and ARG/US and serving locations throughout the northeastern United States, Florida, United Kingdom and Italy. Flexjet is a member of the Directional Aviation family of companies.
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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