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Starlink Internet Has Officially Launched In Bahrain
Elon Musk’s satellite-powered service is now live in the Kingdom of Bahrain for homes, offices, and mobile use on land or at sea.
Bahrain has officially joined the growing network of countries powered by Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture under SpaceX. With the launch, the Kingdom of Bahrain becomes the latest Gulf nation to unlock high-speed, low-latency internet access delivered directly from space.
The service, which uses a mesh network of over 7,100 low-Earth orbit satellites, provides broadband connectivity without relying on traditional ground-based infrastructure. The satellites orbit much closer to Earth than conventional ones — between 200 and 2,000 kilometers — allowing for faster speeds, reduced lag, and broader coverage, especially in remote or mobile environments.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) issued Starlink its operating license back in 2022, paving the way for today’s launch. Following successful rollouts in Oman, Jordan, Qatar and Yemen, Bahrain’s integration further accelerates the region’s adoption of next-generation internet. Kuwait is next in line, with a rollout expected in 2025, while the UAE is pending due to regulatory clearance.
Starlink’s offering is especially relevant for sectors that need always-on connectivity — such as maritime, aviation, logistics, and remote industries. Unlike fiber-optic networks that require significant infrastructure, Starlink provides a reliable alternative that performs well whether a user is offshore, in a remote location, or on the move.
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The launch also aligns closely with Bahrain’s Vision 2030, which emphasizes technological advancement and infrastructure development as key pillars of national growth. Starlink’s arrival could bridge digital divides across the Kingdom, boosting opportunities for remote work, education, smart logistics, and emergency services.
Saudi Arabia is also reportedly preparing for Starlink’s phased rollout, with initial focus on aviation and maritime use cases, indicating a region-wide trend toward satellite-enabled digital transformation.
Whether you’re running a business in central Manama or operating far from mobile cell towers, Starlink offers a compelling, always-connected solution that rivals and often exceeds mainstream terrestrial speeds.
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AltoVolo Opens Orders For Limited Edition Sigma eVTOLs
Early buyers can now reserve build slots for AltoVolo’s 500-mile hybrid aircraft through a new online configurator.
AltoVolo has started taking pre-orders for its first electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, the Sigma, moving the startup closer to commercial rollout. Customers can now secure a build slot with a £860 deposit and customize every detail online — from paintwork to seatbelt stitching. It’s the first configurator of its kind for a civilian eVTOL, mirroring how luxury car brands let clients tailor performance models before production.
The Sigma runs on a hybrid-electric tilting jet system built for long range and low noise. It can travel up to 500 miles at a 220-mph cruise, and is over 80% quieter than a helicopter. The three-seater weighs just 980kg and can maintain stable flight even if one jet fails. Safety systems include triple-redundant controls, thrust-vectoring stability and a ballistic parachute.
“We will be delivering an ultra-refined hybrid electric aircraft,” said founder and CEO Will Wood. “We believe there are thousands of customers for this type of cutting-edge technology”.
The first 100 units will come with exclusive materials and finishes. AltoVolo is also setting up a global service and maintenance network, with early planning for overhaul schedules already underway. The company’s focus on ownership experience echoes its ambition to anchor itself alongside established aviation brands rather than pure tech ventures.
To help new owners train, the company has built a full-scale simulator that replicates the Sigma cockpit in carbon fiber and leather. Pilots can log time toward a license using the system, aligned with the new US MOSAIC rules that ease certification for powered-lift aircraft. Certification work in Europe and the UK continues in parallel, signaling growing international alignment around light sport and eVTOL regulation.
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Noise inside the cabin has become another design focus. Engineers are refining internal vibration levels and developing a responsive soundscape that shifts with each jet’s power load — part feedback, part theatre.
Urban air mobility projects across the Gulf and elsewhere are pushing regulators and manufacturers to meet in the middle. Dubai, Riyadh and Doha have each outlined plans for air taxi corridors this decade. AltoVolo’s hybrid Sigma, sitting between electric promise and aviation realism, looks built for that middle ground.
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