Starlink Adds Falcon 6X, Phenom 300E to Expand Fleet
Starlink Aviation (TLK, Montréal Trudeau) has taken a major step forward in its ongoing fleet expansion, introducing two brand-new business jets that highlight the company’s commitment to serving a growing base of private aviation clients. The recent additions—a Falcon 6X and a Phenom 300E—mark significant milestones in both Starlink’s service offerings and the Canadian aviation sector at large.
Delivered fresh from Dassault Aviation’s completion facility in Little Rock, the Falcon 6X is registered as C-GOPB (msn 8) and arrived at Montréal Trudeau on December 13, 2024. Originally flying under the test registration F-WZOP, it transitioned to Canadian registration four days later. The wide-cabin jet completed its first recorded flight as a Starlink-operated aircraft on December 20, heading to Cancún. This Falcon 6X is notably the first of its kind to be registered in Canada, a point of pride for Starlink Aviation as it positions itself at the forefront of modern business jet operations.
Meanwhile, the Phenom 300E, registered as C-FDBJ (msn 50500824), joined Starlink’s fleet in November after arriving from Embraer’s facility in Melbourne Tullamarine. It became active on November 27 with a roundtrip flight to Hamilton, ON. The Phenom 300E’s introduction marks Starlink’s return to Embraer Executive Jets after a six-year break. Previously, Starlink operated four Phenom 100s between 2012 and 2015 and one Phenom 100E from 2015 to 2018. The new Phenom 300E underscores the company’s renewed confidence in Embraer’s design, performance, and cabin technology.
These two additions bring Starlink Aviation’s total fleet to 19 aircraft, which already includes a diverse mix of short-, medium-, and long-range jets. Among these are Bombardier Challenger 300 and 3500 models, a Challenger 604, Falcon 2000LX and 2000LXS, Global 6000 and Global Express variants, a Hawker 850XP, multiple Learjets (40XR, 45XR, 75), two Pilatus PC-12 turboprops, two Pilatus PC-24s, and a King Air B300. The variety within the fleet allows Starlink to tailor its services to different mission profiles, whether quick hops between business centers or long-haul international flights for corporate and luxury clients.
Notably, certain aircraft under Starlink’s umbrella—including the brand-new Falcon 6X, the Challenger 3500, Global-series aircraft, Pilatus PC-12, and the Phenom 300E—are operated exclusively under Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR) 604, meaning they serve private (non-commercial) missions only. However, Starlink remains a key player in private jet charters, aircraft management, and maintenance services throughout Canada. The company also operates a robust Fixed-Base Operation (FBO) at Montréal Trudeau, providing ground handling, fueling, and concierge services for an array of clients.
Additionally, Starlink leverages its fleet for specialized roles, including air ambulance operations using modified Learjet 45(XR)s. This critical capability allows the company to support medical transport and emergency response services in Canada and beyond. Looking ahead, Starlink has signaled further ambitions by placing a bid to acquire the assets of the Chrono Group, including Chrono Aviation and Chrono Jet. If finalized, this acquisition would broaden Starlink’s operational capacity, route network, and aviation services portfolio, potentially transforming the company into a leading force across North America’s private aviation landscape.
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Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, ch-aviation.com