Starlink, United Airlines and FAA

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United Airlines receives FAA approval for first Starlink-equipped plane, schedules first flight for May
United Airlines's commercial passengers will experience Elon Musk's Starlink technology starting in May, according to a statement from the airline.
United Gets FAA Approval for Starlink and Sets Date for Its Debut on Flights
seUnited Airlines has been approved to begin operating flights with onboard Starlink satellite internet service. The Federal Aviation Administration issued the airline a certificate to operate the service on its fleet of Embraer 175 aircraft, with United expecting to install the SpaceX service on all 300 of the regional jets by the end of the year.
United receives FAA approval for first Starlink-equipped airplanes
United Airlines said Monday the Federal Aviation Administration has approved its first Starlink-equipped aircraft type and that the first commercial flight is planned for May.

United Airlines flight 654 made contact with kite

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Kite strikes United Airlines plane as it was approaching Reagan National runway in metro DC
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said kite-flying is not allowed at Gravelly Point in Arlington, Virginia, as it poses a risk to planes landing at DCA.
Kite reportedly makes contact with United flight attempting to land at Reagan National Airport
Officials confirm that a kite reportedly struck a United Airlines flight from Houston to Washington D.C. while it was attempting to land on Saturday afternoon.
United Airlines flight 654 made contact with kite while trying to land at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia
Authorities say that the kite was returned to its owner shortly after officers briefly seized it and no charges were filed.
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United To Launch First Flight With Free Starlink Wi-Fi in May
United Airlines received the green light from regulators to launch its first commercial flight with free Starlink Wi-Fi service from a division of Elon Musk's SpaceX in May.
United Airlines Flight to China Forced to Turn Around After Pilot Realizes He's Forgotten His Passport
A United Airlines flight bound for China was forced to divert to San Francisco after the pilot realized he'd forgotten his ...