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Airlines adopting Starlink in-flight connectivity

Overview

Airlines are increasingly adopting Starlink satellite technology to provide high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity.

United Airlines has initiated a rollout of Starlink services on its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner fleet, following previous installations on Boeing 777-200 aircraft. The carrier intends to equip nearly 1,000 aircraft by the end of the year, with a broader goal of covering its entire widebody fleet by summer 2027.

Aer Lingus has completed the rollout of free Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire narrow-body transatlantic fleet, covering 14 Airbus A321LR and A321XLR aircraft. This enables streaming-grade internet on more than 10 North American routes, and the airline expects to have the service available on all transatlantic aircraft, including widebody A330s, by the end of 2026.

American Airlines is reportedly considering expanding its Starlink implementation beyond its initial commitment to the Airbus A320-family. While the airline previously planned to introduce the service to over 500 A320-family aircraft starting in 2027, reports suggest it may extend the rollout to its entire mainline fleet, including Boeing 737, 777, and 787 aircraft.

Vietjet has entered a strategic partnership with SpaceX to integrate Starlink services across its entire fleet, aiming to provide continuous, high-speed connectivity. The initial deployment phase will focus on 120 aircraft, including 100 narrow-body Airbus A321 and Boeing 737 models, and 20 wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft. In a departure from traditional models, Vietjet plans to offer these Wi-Fi services “completely free of charge” to passengers on all domestic and international flights.

Entities

Starlink · SpaceX · Aer Lingus · Vietjet · Boeing

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietjet partners with SpaceX to provide free Starlink Wi-Fi

    Vietjet is partnering with SpaceX to bring free Starlink satellite Wi-Fi to its fleet, starting with 120 aircraft including Airbus and Boeing models.

  2. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Airlines expand Starlink Wi-Fi capabilities across fleets

    Aer Lingus has completed a Starlink Wi-Fi rollout for its narrow-body transatlantic fleet, while American Airlines may expand its Starlink plans to include its entire mainline fleet.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietjet, Galaxy Telecom, and Starlink partner for in-flight satellite internet

    Vietjet, Galaxy Telecom, and Starlink have partnered to deploy high-speed satellite internet on 120 Vietjet aircraft, with Galaxy Telecom managing the technical Wi-Fi infrastructure.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Starlink expands in-flight Wi-Fi rollout for United and Aer Lingus

    United Airlines and Aer Lingus are expanding Starlink satellite Wi-Fi across their fleets, with United targeting 1,000 aircraft by year-end and Aer Lingus completing its A321neo rollout.

Sources

americanbazaaronline.com · boardingarea.com · cafef.vn · epochtimes.com · karryon.com.au · kenh14.vn · soha.vn · teslanorth.com · thejetset.tv · travelupdate.com · ttrweekly.com

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