Tag: Starlink

Wizz Air to become first European ULCC to offer Starlink connectivity

Today, Wizz Air announces plans to roll out Starlink connectivity across its fleet in 2027, becoming the first European ultra-low-cost carrier to bring Starlink's advanced in-flight internet technology to millions of travellers. This announcement marks a significant milestone not only for Wizz Ai...

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Singapore Airlines selects Starlink to deliver high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi

Singapore Airlines (SIA) customers will enjoy an enhanced in-flight Wi-Fi experience from the first quarter of 2027, with the progressive introduction of Starlink’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite based broadband service on board SIA’s Airbus A350-900 long haul (LH), A350-900 ultra long range (U...

airBaltic launches Skynet, a Starlink-powered digital passenger experience

Latvian airline airBaltic announces that as of March 2026 it has enhanced its onboard experience with the introduction of Skynet, an innovative digital platform available to all travellers on their personal devices throughout the flight. Powered by airBaltic’s Starlink internet connectivity, Sk...

British Airways’ first Starlink flight takes off

British Airways’ first aircraft equipped with Starlink Wi-Fi took to the skies yesterday, the first flight operated by a UK airline featuring the innovative technology. The 787-8 aircraft bound for Houston is the first in the airline’s fleet to be connected, giving customers free access to fa...

Boeing: Metal sheet 'sheared off' Southwest plane engine in takeoff

Southwest Airlines brings Starlink ultra-fast WiFi onboard

Southwest Airlines Co. is taking in-flight connectivity to new heights with Starlink. Engineered by SpaceX, Starlink will deliver next-generation WiFi across Southwest's network of 11 countries, allowing Customers to stream, share, and scroll in the sky at lightning-fast speeds. Tony Roach, Execu...

United Airline completes installation on 300+ regional aircraft

In less than a year, United has equipped most of its two-cabin regional fleet – more than 300 aircraft – with Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi. Over the last 10 months, the airline has flown more than 7 million passengers on Starlink-equipped aircraft across more than 129,000 flights, powering 3.7 m...

Lufthansa Group announces collaboration with Starlink

The Lufthansa Group has announced it will equip all of the group's 850 aircraft with high-speed broadband internet access from 2026 onwards, both within the existing fleet and on all new aircraft. Partner for the comprehensive upgrade is the leading provider, Starlink, which offers the fastest in...

Tail of airBaltic's 51st Airbus A220-300, named YL-BTA

airBaltic recieves its 51st Airbus A220-300 aircraft

airBaltic received its 51st Airbus A220-300 aircraft, registered as YL-BTA, in Riga yesterday. This is the second aircraft of the type delivered to the airline this year. Since May 2020, airBaltic has operated all its flights with the Airbus A220-300 to minimise complexity and benefit from the ai...

British Airways signs major deal with Starlink

British Airways has today announced its customers will soon benefit from Starlink connectivity. Starlink is a revolutionary Wi-Fi provider, powered by the world’s most advanced satellite constellation that orbit much closer to Earth than those used traditionally, providing even the most isolate...

United schedules first Starlink-equipped mainline flight for take off

United will make history tomorrow at 8 a.m. ET when United flight 2940 takes off from Newark/New York to Houston, marking the first time a major U.S. airline has offered Starlink Wi-Fi on a mainline flight with connectivity across both personal devices and inflight entertainment screens. The airl...

United receives FAA certification for first Starlink-equipped mainline aircraft

United today announced the FAA certified its first mainline Starlink-equipped aircraft, and the first commercial flight is planned for October 15. This certification comes less than five months since the first Starlink-equipped United customer flight on the Embraer 175 regional aircraft and less ...

United unveils the elevated aircraft interior

United Airlines today unveiled the United Elevated interior for new Boeing 787-9 aircraft that raises the standard of international premium travel among U.S. carriers and will include two, new business class suites, the greatest number of total premium seats in United's fleet, an Ossetra caviar amus...

United Installs Starlink on First Regional Aircraft

United today announced it installed Starlink on its first regional aircraft and unveiled details of the process to underscore the technical operations benefits associated with the equipment, including size and weight as well as the ease of install and maintenance. The airline expects to outfit 40...

Qatar Airways equips 30th Boeing 777 with Starlink, outpacing original timeline by 70 per cent

Qatar Airways has achieved a new milestone with the installation of Starlink on its 30th aircraft, equipping over 50 per cent of its Boeing 777 fleet. This achievement comes four months after the airline launched the world’s first Boeing 777 Starlink-enabled flight and two months after surpassi...

airBaltic completes Starlink test flight, takes a major step towards the future of air travel

The Latvian airline airBaltic has conducted its certification test flight of SpaceX's Starlink high-speed internet aboard its Airbus A220-300. The flight, departing from the airline’s home base in Riga, Latvia, tested both the Starlink aero terminal and internet connection quality as airBaltic ...

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