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Embraer and Elon Musk are surprising the market with a partnership that promises to transform commercial flights. Using Starlink technology, United Airlines will equip its fleet with free, high-speed satellite internet. Passengers will be able to enjoy a stable and fast connection during the flight. The new feature will begin in 2025 and promises to change aviation standards.
Commercial aviation will never be the same again.
An unexpected partnership between Brazilian company Embraer, one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers, and billionaire Elon Musk promises to transform the concept of air connectivity.
What once seemed like a distant dream is about to become a reality, and passengers can now begin to imagine a fully connected flying experience.
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But what’s behind this strategic partnership? How does Musk’s satellite company Starlink plan to revolutionize the skies?
And, above all, how will passengers benefit? Check out all the details of this innovation that promises to change the way we travel.
Embraer and Elon Musk: what changes in aviation
On January 5th, the United Airlines, one of the leading airlines in the United States, has announced a partnership unprecedented with Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet operator.
The goal is to equip Embraer aircraft with advanced technology that allows high-speed, low-latency internet access during flight.
According to United, testing for the installation of the technology will begin in February 2025. The first model to receive the new technology will be the E-175, one of Embraer's most popular regional aircraft.
The expectation is that the first operational flight with the new technology will take place in the first half of the year.
Additionally, the airline plans to extend the new feature to its entire regional two-cabin fleet by the end of the year.
The goal is ambitious: to equip United's entire fleet with Starlink antennas, including larger aircraft, in the coming months.
Free and high-speed connection
One of the biggest innovations of this partnership is the possibility of free access to satellite internet. According to a statement from United, all passengers enrolled in the MileagePlus frequent flyer program will be able to enjoy the service at no additional cost.
It works simply: just connect to the Wi-Fi network available on the aircraft and log in to the system, as is already the case on flights operated by other airlines, such as Azul, Gol and Latam in Brazil. However, the quality promised by Starlink goes much further: stable, fast and low latency internet, something that until now was rare on commercial flights.
Impact on the aviation market
The introduction of this technology puts United in a prominent position in the global aviation market.
The airline operates direct flights between Brazil and the United States, which means that Brazilians will also be able to experience this new technology soon.
Furthermore, the partnership between Embraer and Elon Musk strengthens the Brazilian manufacturer's position in the regional aircraft market.
The E-175 model, which will be the first to receive Starlink technology, is already widely used by airlines in several countries, consolidating Embraer as a leader in aviation innovation.
How Starlink technology works
Starlink, operated by SpaceX, uses a constellation of low-orbit satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet.
Unlike traditional satellite communication technologies, Starlink offers greater stability and speed, even at high altitudes and in remote regions.
On airplanes, specific antennas installed on top of the aircraft capture the satellite signal, allowing passengers to have access to the internet throughout the flight, without interruptions.
The future of connectivity in the skies
The partnership between Embraer, United Airlines and Elon Musk is an important milestone for commercial aviation.
In addition to improving the passenger experience, advanced connectivity opens doors to new possibilities, such as the use of real-time entertainment, greater operational efficiency and even real-time monitoring of flight conditions.
According to experts, this technology could redefine global aviation standards, putting more pressure on other airlines to adopt similar solutions.
How passengers can benefit
With Starlink technology, passengers will have a completely transformed flight experience.
In addition to being able to browse the internet with high quality, they will be able to make video calls, access streaming platforms and even work remotely, all while crossing continents at thousands of meters above sea level.
And best of all, all of this will be offered free to United MileagePlus customers, at no additional cost to other passengers during the initial implementation period.
How to sign up to take advantage of the new feature
Passengers who want to take advantage of this new technology must join United Airlines' MileagePlus program. Registration can be done directly on the airline's official website.
Meanwhile, Embraer continues to show the world why it is one of the leaders in innovation in the aeronautical sector. Are you ready for this revolution in the skies?
