United Airlines Plans Starlink on 80 Percent of Fleet by Year End
United Airlines stated it expects Starlink terminals on 80 percent of its aircraft by December 2026. Southwest Airlines separately projected more than 300 aircraft equipped with the system by the end of 2026.
video.foxbusiness.comUnited Airlines stated it expects to equip 80 percent of its fleet with Starlink terminals by the end of 2026. The airline did not provide details on installation schedules or costs.
Airlines separately stated it expects more than 300 of its aircraft to have Starlink installed by the end of 2026. The carrier did not disclose which aircraft types or routes would receive the equipment first. No further information on regulatory approvals or service start dates was released.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Passengers on equipped flights may gain access to satellite-based internet service.
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Airline maintenance teams will schedule additional installation work on aircraft.
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