Finnair is in discussions with SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon to enhance inflight Wi-Fi services, aiming to provide passengers with faster and more reliable internet connectivity.
Finnair negotiates Starlink vs. Amazon's Leo for inflight Wi-Fi by end-2026, joining European carriers' satellite connectivity shift. Platform choice signals Starlink's enterprise gains; carrier decisions reflect competition in satellite infrastructure markets.
Finnair aims to finalize the deal by 2026-end
Jun 07, 2026
03:51 pm
What's the storyFinnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is in talks with SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Leo to provide inflight Wi-Fi services on its planes.
The move comes as part of a growing trend among European airlines to explore Elon Musk's internet service for their jets.
Bloomberg: Finnair in talks with Starlink, Amazon for in-flight Wi-Fi service
Флагманская авиакомпания Финляндии готовится запустить новую услугу в своих самолетах
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