Half of Qatar Airways’ fleet is now equipped with Starlink

More Qatar Airways aircraft fitted with Starlink

Qatar Airways recently achieved a significant milestone by equipping 50% of its Boeing fleet with Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet service.

As reported by Bizcommunity, this is just four months after the airline launched the world’s very first 777 Starlink flight.

The collaboration between Qatar Airways and Starlink first began with the installation of Starlink internet on select Boeing 777 aircraft.

The airline then successfully equipped 12 Boeing 777-300s with this service by the end of 2024 and has since expanded it to include additional aircraft models.

Quicker installation for faster rollout

Qatar Airways has also increased its Starlink rollout, reducing installation time per aircraft from two to three days to an incredible 9.5 hours.

The airline initially estimated a two-year installation timeline, but now plans to complete its Boeing 777 fleet integration in the second quarter of 2025.

“We are delivering on our commitment to provide our passengers the best in-flight connectivity at an unprecedented pace,” Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Qatar Airways group chief executive officer, said as per Bizcommunity.

“In just four months since launching the world’s first Boeing 777 Starlink-equipped flight, we have already installed this ground-breaking service on 30 aircraft—far exceeding our initial targets. This reflects the commendable efficiency and dedication of our team. Starlink Wi-Fi is a game-changer for our passengers who will soon enjoy uninterrupted connectivity on even more routes.” Badr Mohammed Al-Meer added.

Starlink provides airlines high-speed, low-latency satellite internet, allowing passengers to enjoy seamless video streaming, gaming, and video calls in-flight.

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