American Airlines will connect more than 1.000 airplanes with satellite internet Starlink from 2027, offering speeds of up to 1 Gbps on board.
The airline American Airlines took a decisive step in the modernization of its onboard service. The American airline announced the expansion of its agreement with SpaceX to equip its entire main fleet with Starlink satellite internet., composed of more than 1.000 Airbus and Boeing family aircraft.
American expands Starlink to its entire main fleet
Installations will begin in early 2027. The project covers single-aisle and wide-body aircraft, positioning the company as an operator of one of the largest connected fleets in the world with the Performance Aero terminal of Starlink.
This system promises speeds of up to 1 Gbps per terminal, which will allow passengers to make live broadcasts, play online, work in real time and browse without the usual interruptions of traditional aircraft Wi-Fi.
The decision expands the plan presented last May, which contemplated the implementation of the service in just over 500 Airbus aircraft. Now, The program will cover more than 500 Airbus single aisle, more of 400 Boeing single aisle and more than 130 Boeing wide-body vehicles that make up its main active fleet, In addition to progressively incorporating into the more than 300 aircraft that the company plans to receive in the coming years.
The service will be available door to door, guaranteeing continuous connectivity from the moment of boarding to disembarkation. With this movement, American Airlines seeks to standardize the digital experience on board its entire global network amid the celebration of its centenary of operations.
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