American Airlines in talks to bring Starlink satellite Wi-Fi to its fleet |
American Airlines in talks to bring Starlink satellite Wi-Fi to its fleet
The carrier plans to outfit its Airbus narrowbody fleet starting in early 2027, joining United, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines in selecting SpaceX's service
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Starting in early 2027, American Airlines will bring Starlink satellite Wi-Fi aboard its Airbus narrowbody fleet, with the rollout covering more than 500 aircraft flying domestic and short-haul international routes, the carrier announced Tuesday.
The rollout will cover American's Airbus narrowbody aircraft, including new A321XLR and A321neo deliveries, the company said. Neither company released pricing details for the arrangement, Reuters noted. Boeing $BA jets in American's fleet, which are currently served by Viasat and Panasonic,........