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Stephen Warwick

Starlink shut down on United regional jets — Reports of radio interference on Embraer E175 aircraft prompt switch off

United Airlines Embraer 175 taxiing on a runway.

United has switched off Starlink service on its United Express regional aircraft following reports of radio interference. According to The Points Guy, Starlink connectivity has been turned off across its fleet "out of an abundance of caution," a move the carrier confirmed in a statement.

As noted by the report, United has installed Starlink on nearly two dozen Embraer E175 aircraft. United announced the rollout on March 7, outlining plans to fit 40+ regional aircraft each month beginning in May through the end of 2025. The installation takes around 8 hours per aircraft, and United eventually plans to roll out Starlink to its entire fleet.

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