Several airlines, including United, Wizz Air, and El Al, are adopting Starlink for in-flight internet services.
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Updated Jul 22
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What happened
Several airlines, including United, Wizz Air, and El Al, are adopting Starlink for in-flight internet services.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The FAA issued a Supplemental Type Certificate for Starlink installation, and Brad White reinforced commitment to supporting Starlink availability.Sub-event
- Starlink announced a partnership expansion involving American Airlines, Aer Lingus, and Iberia for 500 planes.Sub-event
Starlink adoption by airlines continues, securing 11 new customers.1 source
Airlines are integrating Starlink to provide in-flight internet connectivity to passengers.1 source
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The entities involved
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United Airlines
American airline
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Starlink
satellite constellation; space-based internet communication system
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