American Airlines will add Starlink Wi‑Fi to 500 aircraft
American Airlines plans to install Starlink satellite internet service on over 500 of its narrowbody aircraft. This initiative will offer in-flight Wi-Fi to American Airlines passengers.
Key Takeaways
- American Airlines plans Starlink installation on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft.
- The service comes from SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet network.
- The rollout targets American Airlines passengers needing in-flight Wi-Fi on narrowbody planes.
Why It Matters
This is a concrete fleet-wide connectivity upgrade for American Airlines, extending Starlink access across more than 500 narrowbody aircraft. For the streaming video stack, that matters because in-flight Wi‑Fi is one of the few ways passengers can access online video during travel, and the airline is choosing SpaceX’s satellite network for that experience. The key data point to watch next is how quickly American Airlines completes installation across those 500-plus aircraft.
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