ExecuJet MRO Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has completed the first Starlink retrofit on a Falcon 8X, making a significant connectivity upgrade for business jet operators.
The milestone installation, performed at ExecuJet’s facility in Belgium, was carried out under a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) developed by Dassault Falcon Jet (DFJ) and benefiting the entire Dassault MRO network.
Additional Starlink installations are already underway at Dassault Aviation Business Services in Geneva and at Dassault Falcon Jet service centres in the United States of America.
The Falcon 8X was fitted with Starlink’s latest generation aviation hardware, offering enhanced in-flight internet speeds, low-latency internet connectivity that supports video conferencing, cloud applications, and large data transfers.
Using an antenna doubler to minimise fuselage modification, ExecuJet completed a successful test flight, confirming the system performance and the preservation of the aircraft’s signature quiet cabin environment.
“We have a team of highly skilled engineers and technicians capable of managing complex installations efficiently and to OEM standards,” says Matthijs Hutsebaut, Regional Vice President Europe at ExecuJet MRO Services.
ExecuJet MRO Services has also been appointed as an authorised Starlink dealer by SpaceX.
ExecuJet MRO Services’ Australian operation has already completed two Starlink installations on Bombardier Globals, with the most recent one completed in November.
Graeme Duckworth, president of ExecuJet MRO Services, adds: “This combines ExecuJet’s MRO Services expertise with Starlink’s global internet service, offering operators seamless connectivity even in the most remote regions.
“Our end-to-end capability, from supply to installation, certification and ongoing support, positions us well to meet growing customer demand.”