In a statement, Qatar Airways said it became the first airline to operate Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 aircraft globally. The airline also completed the Starlink rollout across its Boeing 787-8 subfleet within seven months, bringing the total number of Starlink-equipped wide-body aircraft to 150. The airline plans to complete the Starlink rollout across its Boeing 787 fleet by the end of 2026.
The airline also announced that 23 million passengers have connected to Starlink on Qatar Airways flights since October 2024.
Starlink is a satellite internet system developed by American aerospace and satellite company SpaceX. Qatar Airways said Starlink Wi-Fi speeds can reach up to 500 Mbps at an altitude of 35,000 feet.
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