SpaceX's Starlink will soon provide in-flight Wi-Fi for American Airlines
SpaceX's Starlink will soon provide in-flight Wi-Fi for American Airlines, enhancing connectivity for passengers. The airline plans to equip over 500 narrow-body aircraft with this technology starting early next year. This move follows similar agreements with other major airlines, indicating Starlink's growing presence in the aviation sector.
- ▪SpaceX has signed a contract to provide Starlink satellite Wi-Fi to American Airlines flights.
- ▪American Airlines will outfit more than 500 of its narrow-body aircraft with Starlink technology.
- ▪Starlink has made agreements with several other airlines, including United and Southwest.
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News SpaceX's Starlink will soon provide in-flight Wi-Fi for American Airlines The company has already won contracts with United, Southwest and other carriers. By Lawrence Bonk May 26, 2026 1:52 pm EST Unsplash/Omar Prestwich SpaceX has signed a contract to provide Starlink satellite Wi-Fi to American Airlines flights, according to a report by CNBC. American Airlines will outfit more than 500 of its narrow-body aircraft with Starlink technology. This integration will start early next year. The company says it has no plans to change internet providers on its fleet of wide-body aircraft, which use Viasat and Panasonic. Satellite internet has been a boon for airline carriers.
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