Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;student newspaper at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving as editor-in-chief before graduating with a bachelor's in aeronautical science. After a stint as managing editor at Professional Pilot&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;AIN in late 1998. Chad holds a commercial pilot certificated with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and he also is a CFI/CFII. He lives and works from his home in Venice, Florida.

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Beechcraft King Air 300, 350, and 360 series

Chad Trautvetter

Elliott Aviation recently completed its first Starlink connectivity system installation on a Beechcraft King Air 350 at the company’s Atlanta DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK) facility. Starlink's low-earth-orbit satellite network delivers&nbsp;in-flight internet at download and upload speeds of up to 220 Mbps and 25 Mbps, respectively, along with low latency.
“It is great working with a team that takes pride in every project they deliver,” said Bill Forbes, v-p of avionics programs at Elliott Aviation. “With Starlink, our customers can enjoy uninterrupted internet access from home, to the office, and now in the skies. This installation is a game-changer for business and leisure travelers alike.”
Besides the KPDK location, Elliott Aviation is also offering Starlink installations at its facilities in Des Moines, Iowa; Moline, Illinois; and Minneapolis for a range of aircraft that includes the Cessna Citation XL/XLS/XLS+ and Bombardier Challenger 300/350 and 604.
“With our leading team and multiple installation centers, we're driven to deliver business travelers unmatched connectivity, boosting productivity and convenience wherever they go,” Forbes added.

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