Qatar Airways‘ rollout of Starlink connectivity (by SpaceX) continues apace, with over 100 aircraft having the connectivity solution deployed.
The rollout programme has so far enabled over 10o aircraft with the connectivity solution. Qatar Airways boasts that this achievement represents one of the most rapid and ambitious Starlink installation programmes in the aviation industry, which is being implemented ahead of the initially expected schedule, to bring the service to passengers even sooner.
This represents more than 50% of its wide-bodied fleet, which had had Starlink installed, with further installations occurring apace.
Since its launch of the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 in October 2024, Qatar Airways has operated over 30,000 flights across six continents, including key destinations in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, with the airline flying 200 Starlink-equipped flights a day.
To date, Qatar Airways has completed the Boeing 777 rollout programme and is rapidly finalising the Starlink rollout across its Airbus A350 fleet. Note that these will be on “owned” aircraft, rather than those on short leases (hence you’ll find the odd 777 without Starlink connectivity installed).
Once connected, passengers can enjoy free connectivity from gate to gate (subject to local regulations), with connectivity over connectivity spanning six continents, including flights to the majority of destinations served by Qatar Airways in the Americas and Australia, and on prominent routes in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
In Quotes
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said:
“Qatar Airways continues to lead the industry by setting new benchmarks with action, and not just intent. We have expedited our Starlink rollout, which is now advancing ahead of schedule as Qatar Airways brings the best travel experience to our passengers as an immediate priority, not a future ambition.
Equipping over 100 widebody aircraft since the launch of our first Starlink-equipped flight in October 2024 reflects this commitment.
We now operate up to 200 daily Starlink-connected flights to key destinations to ensure our passengers stay seamlessly connected, ensuring passengers stay seamlessly connected with speeds faster than many home Wi-Fi services. Whether working, streaming movies and sports, or staying in touch with friends and family, staying connected at 35,000 feet has never been more convenient.”
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