American Airlines adds Starlink to 500-plus narrowbody jets

American Airlines’ decision puts Starlink’s in-flight internet service onto more than 500 narrowbody aircraft, giving passengers a new connectivity option on a large chunk of the carrier’s fleet. For Starlink and SpaceX, the deal adds another airline foothold and extends the service beyond its satellite broadband roots into commercial aviation. The specific signal to watch is how many of American’s 500-plus narrowbody jets are actually outfitted as the rollout begins.