American Airlines signs Starlink deal for inflight Wi-Fi on 500+ Airbus aircraft
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Kirsten Korosec
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American Airlines has signed a deal with SpaceX's Starlink to install satellite internet on over 500 narrow-body Airbus aircraft starting in early 2025. This marks another major airline win for Starlink, which is the only SpaceX business unit generating meaningful revenue and is reportedly preparing for an IPO. The deal gives Starlink a competitive edge over rivals like Amazon's Project Kuiper and legacy providers such as Viasat.
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The deal provides more than just financial lift for Starlink, the satellite communications network and the only SpaceX business unit that generates meaningful revenue
It also hands SpaceX a win over the competition — such as Amazon Leo and other legacy providers like Viasat
American Airlines said Tuesday it plans to install Starlink on more than 500 Airbus aircraft, the latest carrier win for IPO-bound SpaceX.
