United has installed Starlink on its first regional aircraft, with plans to outfit its entire regional fleet by the end of the year. United says Starlink will “unlock an incredible onboard experience for customers”.

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United has installed Starlink on its first regional aircraft, with plans to outfit its entire regional fleet by the end of the year. United says Starlink will “unlock an incredible onboard experience for customers”.
airBaltic has become the first European airline to introduce SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet for free onboard its Airbus A220-300 fleet, marking a new era of seamless inflight connectivity for passengers.
Aeromexico is expanding its longstanding relationship with Viasat. The airline will retrofit its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with Viasat’s most advanced inflight Wi-Fi solution for upgraded connectivity and CX.
New collaborations for Delta Sync Wi-Fi are planned in 2025, as well as more streaming-speed connectivity and personalised entertainment, as the airline brings an “at-home entertainment experience to the sky”.
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Find out more >>STARLUX is launching an enhanced service with Viasat’s high-performance inflight connectivity solution. The aim is to “create an advanced, refined connected experience for travellers”.
airBaltic has conducted a certification test flight of SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet aboard an Airbus A220-300. The airline expects to begin installing Starlink on its fleet in Q1 2025.
Air Canada is to rollout fast, free streaming-quality WiFi. Beginning in May 2025, this complimentary service will be available to Aeroplan members on WiFi-equipped aircraft as part of a customer-focused plan.
Fiji Airways has introduced an upgrade to its onboard connectivity services, further enhancing the inflight experience for Economy Class travellers with complimentary full flight messaging WiFi.
Air France is to upgrade its onboard WiFi service with ultra-high-speed Starlink connectivity on all aircraft. Hear more from Air France at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024.
Hawaiian Airlines is now offering Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency WiFi free of charge to customers onboard all Airbus-operated flights between the islands and the continental US, Asia and Oceania.
United Airlines has signed the industry’s largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to provide Starlink connectivity onboard for free. Hear more from United at FTE Global, Los Angeles, 28-30 October 2024.
Cathay Pacific has expanded its complimentary WiFi for customers travelling in First or Business Class. Hear more from Cathay Pacific at FTE Global, taking place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024.
Delta Sync seatback has now been introduced on more than 330 Delta aircraft for a personalised experience, while BBC News joins the airline’s live TV line-up. Hear more from BBC News at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2024.
Azul is to equip seven aircraft in its new A330-900neo fleet with Viasat’s Ka-band inflight connectivity solution, with the first aircraft scheduled to enter service next year for enhanced customer satisfaction.
Delta Air Lines has started rolling out fast, free WiFi presented by T-Mobile on select long-haul international routes, as it aims to bring reliable, streaming quality connectivity to its entire global fleet for free.
LOT Polish Airlines has announced that 15 aircraft across its widebody Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliner fleets will be equipped with Viasat’s Ka-band, global inflight connectivity solution as part of cabin upgrades.
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