Qatar Airways has installed Starlink Wi-Fi on its 30th aircraft, equipping over 50 per cent of its Boeing fleet with the technology and progressing well ahead of schedule.
The achievement comes four months after the airline launched the world’s first Boeing 777 Starlink-enabled flight and two months after surpassing its initial 2024 target of 12 installations by upgrading 15 aircraft with Starlink connectivity.
“We are delivering on our commitment to provide our passengers the best in-flight connectivity at an unprecedented pace,” Qatar Airways Group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said.
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Soaring ahead of competitors, Qatar has accelerated its Starlink rollout reducing the retrofit by nearly three-quarters of the initial timeline. The airline has ensured a seamless process with no impact on operations or flight schedules by carefully timing the installations to fit within a 12-hour overnight time frame.
Qatar has initially planned to complete the installations in two years but has optimised its process and will complete the full Boeing 777 fleet rollout in the second quarter of 2025. This will allow more passengers to stay connected free of charge throughout their journey, streaming their favourite shows and live sports, enjoying online gaming, or working seamlessly at 35,000 feet.
“We are delivering on our commitment to provide our passengers the best in-flight connectivity at an unprecedented pace,” Qatar Airways Group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said.
“In just four months since launching the world’s first Boeing 777 Starlink-equipped flight, we have already installed this ground-breaking service on 30 aircraft – far exceeding our initial targets,” Al-Meer continued.
“This reflects the commendable efficiency and dedication of our team. Starlink Wi-Fi is a game-changer for our passengers who will soon enjoy uninterrupted connectivity on even more routes.”
