Latvian national carrier airBaltic has conducted an initial ground test of SpaceX’s Starlink internet connectivity system aboard its A220-300 aircraft. The airline is working with SpaceX on achieving the required supplementary type certification (STC) approval and hopes to begin installing the product on its fleet by the end of 2024. “This first test brings good insights and moves us closer to enhancing our service,” commented airBaltic president and CEO Martin Gauss, adding: “As we operate one of the most modern aircraft types on the market, it was the next logical step for airBaltic to introduce the cutting-edge Starlink inflight internet

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