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United Airlines Halts Starlink WiFi Over Radio Interference

6/11/2025

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United Airlines has temporarily halted Starlink WiFi on around 24 Embraer E175 jets after discovering radio interference that disrupts pilot communications. Although the problem is fixable and poses no safety threat, it represents a hurdle in the airline's ambitious plan to equip over 300 jets with high-speed internet by 2025.

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United Airlines has temporarily halted Starlink WiFi on around 24 Embraer E175 jets after discovering radio interference that disrupts pilot communications. Although the problem is fixable and poses no safety threat, it represents a hurdle in the airline's ambitious plan to equip over 300 jets with high-speed internet by 2025.