In a recent milestone for in-flight connectivity, SpaceX's Starlink internet was setup on a Boeing 777 jet for the first time, specifically on a Qatar Airways flight. This test showcased Starlink’s ability to provide ultra-high-speed internet to passengers,

The days of slow, unreliable Wi-Fi on aircraft could be coming to an end with Qatar Airways becoming the first to fit Starlink in a Boeing 777 aircraft.

Discover how Qatar Airways is revolutionizing in-flight internet with SpaceX's Starlink on Boeing 777, offering high-speed connectivity.

The airline and Musk launched the first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 on a Tuesday (22 October) flight from Doha to London. Starlink is engineered and operated by Musk’s SpaceX and uses some 6,000 advanced satellites to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet worldwide, including at 35,000ft.

Qatar Airways soars ahead of the competition, becoming the first airline to equip its Boeing 777 with Starlink, with a revolutionary in-flight high-speed Internet solution. This groundbreaking move marks a significant leap in passenger experience, offering travellers seamless, high-speed internet connectivity from 35,000 feet above.

The satellite connectivity service will be made available free to all passengers on Starlink-equipped aircraft.

On October 22, 2024, Qatar Airways became the first airline to equip its Boeing 777 aircraft with SpaceX's Starlink technology, providing passengers with high-speed, low-latency internet access during flights.