Another pair of airlines committed to Starlink this week, adding more than 100 aircraft to the installation backlog.
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When Long-term Connectivity Relationships Shift
Full-fleet availability is a strong selling point when it comes to delivering an improved passenger experience. So what’s an airline to do when – for unclear reasons – a tiny sub-fleet operates without inflight internet on board?
Two Starlink Inaugurals, Plus More on the Horizon
Two more Starlink deployments saw inaugural flights in recent weeks as airlines continue to adopt the satellite internet solution with impressive deployment speeds. And a third is expected in the very near future, as hardware installation and testing is underway.
American Shifts 500 Planes to Starlink
American Airlines will install Starlink inflight internet service on more than 500 aircraft from Q1 2027, part of its continued upgrades to the passenger experience.
Hughes Snags Air India IFC Contract, Tweaks Antenna Plans
A new customer, new antenna hardware, and new progress on a slightly stalled deployment are all highlights from Hughes Networks’ IFC program in recent weeks.
Gilat Sells More Sidewinder, More Line-fit Installs
Chalk up another $39 million in Sidewinder antenna sales for Gilat to bring multi-orbit IFC to commercial aircraft. Deliveries are expected over the coming year.
IAG Signs Starlink for Inflight Internet Update
Chalk up another 500 aircraft in the Starlink inflight internet fleet, with British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Vueling committed to a full fleet deployment.
More Starlink Flies North of the Border
More Starlink-equipped aircraft are now flying as part of a North American airline’s operations, but scant few travelers will get to take advantage of the service.
Alaska Airlines Swaps to Starlink
Alaska Airlines, in a not entirely unexpected shift, will deploy Starlink’s inflight internet fleet wide by 2027.
Thai Adds 2Ku for A330 Fleet
Thai Airways continues to grow its inflight connectivity offerings, with the A330s now coming online withthe Intelsat 2Ku solution.