GoKawiilAmerican Airlines to fit Starlink Wi-Fi across entire 1,030-plane mainline fleet by 2027
American Airlines has expanded its SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi deal from 500 aircraft to its full mainline fleet of over 1,030 planes, with installation beginning next year. The service uses Starlink's Performance Aero Terminal, offering speeds up to 1Gbps for American's more than 165 million annual passengers.
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The expanded deal suggests American is prioritizing Starlink over its earlier AT&T partnership for AAdvantage members, signaling satellite internet may be winning out over traditional in-flight Wi-Fi approaches. With United already running Starlink on 41 percent of its fleet and Amazon Leo's rival rollout for Delta not starting until 2028, Starlink appears positioned as the current leader in airline satellite connectivity.
- American Airlines will equip all 1,030+ mainline aircraft with Starlink Wi-Fi starting in 2027
- The deal more than doubles a prior 500-aircraft commitment announced in May
- Starlink now partners with 48 airlines globally, including United's 724-plane fleet
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