American Air inked a deal with Starlink to equip 500 of the airline’s planes with the satellite internet provider’s WiFi.In an announcement made today, American described Starlink "as the world’s most advanced satellite constellation" and touted its ability to deliver powerful broadband internet via its thousands of satellites flying in low Earth orbit. Starlink will connect to American’s narrow body planes — smaller aircraft that typically fly shorter routes — starting in the early months of 2027. Starlink, part of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, will connect to the planes via its Aero Terminal, which can support up to 1 Gbps of data per antenna.
You May Also Like
American promises that Starlink WiFi will enable fliers to not just smoothly access their email, but stream entertainment, conduct on-camera work meetings, and play online games.
Mashable Light Speed
Are you an Apple superfan? Enter Mashable’s Big Guessing Game to win prizes.
