Qatar Airways will be the first airline in the world to connect its Airbus A350 fleet to Starlink’s fast, low-latency internet service. This project comes after the airline successfully put Starlink on its Boeing 777 planes, which was a big step forward in making the in-flight experiences of passengers better.
Pioneering In-Flight Connectivity
Qatar Airways’ first flight with a Boeing 777 equipped with Starlink began in October 2024. The flight offered free Wi-Fi with speeds of up to 350 megabits per second to all customers. This service lets you do things like watch videos, play games online, and browse the web without any problems. The airline quickly added more planes with this function. By February 2025, 30 Boeing 777s had Starlink, which was 70% earlier than planned.
Expansion to Airbus A350 Fleet
Building on this progress, Qatar Airways said it would connect its Airbus A350 fleet to Starlink starting in the summer of 2025. With this release, Qatar Airways is the first airline to offer Starlink’s advanced internet services on the A350. This shows that the company is dedicated to new technology and providing excellent customer service.
Implications for the Aviation Industry
By adding Starlink to both the Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 fleets, Qatar Airways shows its commitment to giving travelers the most up-to-date connectivity, making sure they have a smooth and enjoyable trip. This change sets a new standard for the aviation business and shows how important it is to have reliable internet services while in the air.
Because Qatar Airways is one of the first airlines to use cutting-edge satellite internet technology, passengers can expect to be connected and comfortable in ways that have never been seen before during their trips.