Qatar Airways Sets the Bar with Starlink Wi-Fi on Widebody Fleet
This achievement marks a major milestone in in-flight connectivity, with passengers on more global routes now able to access internet speeds of up to 500 Mbps per aircraft — the fastest currently available in commercial aviation. Qatar Airways is also the only carrier in the Middle East and North Africa region to offer this service.
Originally planned as a two-year project, the installation programme was completed in just nine months, nearly halving the expected timeframe. The airline managed to reduce retrofit time from three days to just 9.5 hours per aircraft, allowing the rollout to proceed without affecting scheduled operations.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer highlighted the strategic importance of this milestone, stating that the airline has delivered on its promise to provide the fastest and most seamless in-flight connectivity in the industry.
With the Boeing 777 fleet fully equipped, the airline is now focusing on installing Starlink on its Airbus A350 aircraft, aiming to complete this next phase within the coming year.
Since launching the world's first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 in October 2024, Qatar Airways has operated over 15,000 Starlink-connected flights. This ongoing commitment to pioneering innovation continues to redefine the modern travel experience, reinforcing the airline's reputation for world-class service and technological leadership.
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