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Private jet operator flyExclusive is now an authorized reseller for SpaceX‘s Starlink in-flight connectivity (IFC), and is set to begin installing Starlink on its fleet. The company said Jan. 8 that installations on its Bombardier Challenger 350 fleet will begin in early 2026.

flyExclusive operates more than 90 light to heavy jets and says it is the fifth largest private jet operator in the U.S. It provides private jet services including fractional ownership and charter flights. 

As an authorized dealer and installer, flyExclusive will provide Starlink sales, installation, and support services to third-party aircraft owners and operators. The company has a growing business in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), in addition to its own fleet. 

“Connectivity is no longer a luxury. It is a core part of the passenger experience,” said Matt Lesmeister, flyExclusive COO. “Becoming a Starlink aviation dealer strengthens our MRO capabilities while raising the bar across our fleet. It allows us to deliver the level of connectivity our customers deserve and gives external operators a fast, trusted path to upgrade their aircraft through a proven MRO partner.”

Gogo has been flyExclusive’s primary in-flight connectivity provider and previously upgraded 40 of its aircraft to the AVANCE L3 and AVANCE L5 in-flight connectivity platform.