Holland: Starlink equipment installation costs $150k to $350k per jet
Preston Holland · Preston Holland talks Jets, Clients, and the Future of Private Aviation. · Mar 21, 2025 · at 9:32
Aviation specialist Preston Holland breaks down the retrofit hardware and installation costs of Starlink for private jets.
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“It's anywhere from 150 to 350,000 dollars to install the equipment.”
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