38 Airlines Partner with SpaceX for Starlink on Commercial Aircraft
Thirty-eight airlines have signed agreements with SpaceX to equip their fleets with Starlink terminals. More than 6,300 commercial aircraft are already installed or under contract.
thepointsguy.comThirty-eight airlines have entered agreements with SpaceX to install Starlink terminals on their aircraft. The listed carriers include American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airlines, Air France, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Korean Air, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, Air Busan, Air Dolomiti, Air New Zealand, flydubai, Air Seoul, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, SWISS Air, Scandinavian Airlines, Gulf Air, Iberia, Discover Airlines, ITA Airways, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Jin Air, LEVEL, WestJet, Edelweiss Air, JSX, ZipAir, and Eurowings.
Research compiled by @SawyerMerritt indicates more than 6,300 commercial aircraft already have Starlink installed or are under contract to receive the system.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
- 01
Passengers on partner airlines may gain in-flight broadband access.
- 02
Airlines may incur equipment and service costs for Starlink terminals.
Transparency Panel
Related Stories
EuronewsWorld Urban Forum 2026 Draws 57,000 Participants from 176 Countries
The 13th World Urban Forum concluded with discussions on housing, climate resilience and urban governance. Organisers reported that the sessions informed future strategic priorities.
theverge.comTrump Mobile website still lists T1 phone as American-made
The product page for the T1 phone continues to describe the device as American-made. The Verge reported that the site may conflict with FTC advertising rules. The phone was announced in June 2025.
France 24EU Discusses Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Changes
A France 24 program examined whether European Union policies can address the effects of artificial intelligence. The discussion covered potential impacts across daily life and economic sectors.