The agreement between NetJets and Starlink will bring the high-speed WiFi to 600 of the fractional private jet companies over 800 aircraft.
NetJets and Starlink have entered into an agreement.
The result will bring high-speed in-flight connectivity to 600 aircraft across NetJets’ global fleet, per the announcement.
The multi-year service-level agreement enables the unit of Berkshire Hathaway to “quickly and seamlessly outfit its aircraft” in the U.S. and Europe, beginning as early as this month.
Installation will take place by the end of 2026, according to the press release.
NetJets President Patrick Gallagher said, “This agreement with Starlink positions NetJets to continue delivering exceptional travel experiences for our Owners and their guests.”
Gallagher continued, “With Starlink, travel is elevated with reliable connectivity whether our owners are flying for business or leisure—as seamless connectivity is critical to the experience our owners need and deserve.”
Starlink Enterprise Sales VP Jason Fritch said, “With Starlink onboard your NetJets flight, you’ll be able to boost productivity, have seamless video calls, stream on demand, and game just as you can do on the ground.”
He added, “We’re excited to level up the NetJets travel experience and maintain our commitment to deliver exceptional connectivity from 40,000 feet.”
Starlink is part of SpaceX.
Per NetJets:
‘Starlink is the world’s most advanced satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, gaming, and more. With over 8,000 satellites in orbit, Starlink delivers on reliability, speeds up to 500 Mbps, coverage across global routes, and availability even in the most remote locations.’
The connectivity will be installed on Cessna Citation Latitudes, Embraer Praetor 500s, Cessna Citation Longitudes, Bombardier Challenger 350s, Bombardier Challenger 650s, and the entire Bombardier Global fleet in the U.S.
It will also be available in Bombardier Challenger 650s and Bombardier Global aircraft based in Europe.
Not noted in the announcement are its Phenom 300s, Citation Ascends that are replacing its XLS fleet, and European-based Latitudes.
NetJets has also been exiting its Citation Sovereign and Falcon 2000 fleets.
Last year, NetJets signed an agreement with Gogo.
It was a continuation of a 20-year relationship.
That deal enabled NetJets to upgrade its entire fleet of aircraft to Gogo’s Avance platform, including 5G and Gogo’s global LEO broadband satellite service.
A spokesperson for NetJets tells Private Jet Card Comparisons, “The balance of our European fleet, as well as our U.S. Embraer Phenom 300E and soon-to-arrive Cessna Citation Ascend fleets, will be upgraded to high-speed satellite technology from Gogo Galileo.”
The spokesperson adds, “We have already installed Gogo Galileo in dozens of European aircraft, and owner feedback has been excellent.”
NetJets currently has over 800 private jets in its U.S. and European fleets.
It also has options for over 1,500 more aircraft from Bombardier, Embraer, and Textron.
In November, it took delivery of 10 new private jets from the three OEMs.
(Editor’s Note: Comments from NetJets regarding its ongoing relationship with Gogo were added after publication.)
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