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American Airlines Chooses Starlink for High-Speed Satellite WiFi on 500+ Planes
American Airlines will install Starlink satellite WiFi on over 500 narrowbody Airbus jets starting Q1 2027. The Silicon Review reports on the 1 Gbps connectivity and free service for AAdvantage members. American Airlines has announced a sweeping modernization of its inflight customer experience, selecting SpaceX's Starlink to provide high-speed satellite internet on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in the first quarter of 2027. The installation will cover American's fleet of Airbus aircraft, including new A321XLR and A321neo deliveries. Starlink, widely regarded as the world's most advanced satellite constellation, operates in low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet capable of streaming, online gaming, video calls, and real-time communication. Through its Aero Terminal, the system can deliver multigigabit speeds of up to 1 Gbps per antenna. "Starlink's high speed and low latency make the Wi-Fi more reliable, which matters when customers are trying to load pages, join real-time collaboration tools or stay connected consistently throughout a flight," said Heather Garboden, American Airlines Chief Customer Officer. "We are excited to bring an at-home level of Wi-Fi...
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