Qatar Airways is progressing at speed with its Starlink rollout for its Boeing 777 aircraft.
Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER (with the previous antenna installed) – Image, Economy Class and Beyond.
The airline has completed its 30th aircraft with Starlink fitted, with refits being conducted since October 2024. Over 50 per cent of Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 aircraft are now equipped with Starlink, with no impact on operations or flight schedules.
This achievement comes four months after the airline launched the world’s first Boeing 777 Starlink-enabled flight and two months after surpassing its initial 2024 target of 12 installations by upgrading 15 aircraft with Starlink connectivity.
Qatar Airways has accelerated its Starlink rollout, cutting installation time per aircraft from three or two days to just 9.5 hours, reducing the retrofit by nearly three-quarters of the initial timeline. The airline has ensured a seamless process with no impact on operations or flight schedules by carefully timing the installations to fit within a 12-hour overnight timeframe.
Initially, the rollout was due to be completed in two years. The airline now projects that the rollout will be completed by the second quarter of 2025 for its Boeing 777 fleet.
In Quotes
Speaking at Web Summit Qatar 2025, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said:
“We are delivering on our commitment to provide our passengers the best in-flight connectivity at an unprecedented pace. In just four months since launching the world’s first Boeing 777 Starlink-equipped flight, we have already installed this ground-breaking service on 30 aircraft—far exceeding our initial targets. This reflects the commendable efficiency and dedication of our team. Starlink Wi-Fi is a game-changer for our passengers who will soon enjoy uninterrupted connectivity on even more routes.”
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