Starlink recently celebrated a significant milestone. Starlink internet is now available in 1000 aircraft and counting. WestJet and TELIS are the most recent partners to launch Starlink connectivity on flights.
“Using Starlink on a plane feels like you’re on a high-speed ground fiber connection,” said Elon Musk.
Starlink promised high-speed internet on aircraft as soon as passengers enter the cabin. SpaceX announced Starlink Aviation in 2022, promising high-speed, low-latency internet during airplane flights. Starlink Aviation officially launched in 2023, delivering its services to a few airlines.
Starlink now operating on over 1000 aircraft!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 24, 2024
Using Starlink on a plane feels like you’re on a high speed ground fiber connection. https://t.co/r05zfnKHIJ
Starlink connectivity recently announced a partnership with WestJet and TELUS. Starlink internet will take flight with WestJet and TELUS by December 2024.
“With more than 1,000 aircraft committed to Starlink worldwide, high-speed, low-latency internet is the future of aviation connectivity, and we’re excited to work with WestJet to bring Starlink technology to their guests in the coming months,” said Jason Fritch, SpaceX’s Vice President of Starlink Enterprise Sales.
SpaceX’s Starlink Aviation is already available on select aircraft and routes with Qatar Airways. In 2024, Hawaiian Airlines announced that Starlink internet services would be free for passengers. In May 2024, Starlink celebrated reaching 3 million customers in 99 countries.
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