American Airlines is getting Starlink Wi-Fi
American Airlines has announced plans to install SpaceX's Starlink Wi-Fi on its Airbus fleet, starting in early 2027. The deployment will cover over 500 aircraft, including the new A321XLR and A321neo models. This move aligns with a trend among airlines to enhance in-flight connectivity by partnering with satellite internet providers.
- ▪American Airlines will begin installing Starlink Wi-Fi on its aircraft in the first quarter of 2027.
- ▪The installation will cover more than 500 planes, including the A321XLR and A321neo.
- ▪Starlink will join other Wi-Fi providers like Viasat and SES for American Airlines.
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TransportationCloseTransportationPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TransportationNewsCloseNewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NewsScienceCloseSciencePosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All ScienceAmerican Airlines is getting Starlink Wi-FiThe airline will start installing Starlink on its Airbus fleet starting next year.The airline will start installing Starlink on its Airbus fleet starting next year.by Andrew J. HawkinsCloseAndrew J. HawkinsTransportation editorPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Andrew J.
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