United Airlines says the FAA has approved plans to install Starlink internet on its jets. The technology is set to be added to around 40 planes per month starting in May. The airline promises internet speeds 50 times faster than current regional aircraft speeds.

With this development, United expects to operate the first customer flight with the Starlink experience onboard a United Express Embraer 175 in May, eight months after the deal wa

United Airlines said the FAA has approved its first Starlink-equipped aircraft type and that the first commercial flight is planned for May.