American Airlines to fit Starlink on over 1,000 aircraft
The carrier will begin installing Starlink Performance Aero Terminals on its main fleet in early 2027, delivering connectivity of up to 1 Gbps per aircraft.
Fleet coverage
American Airlines will equip its main fleet with Starlink, covering more than 1,000 Airbus and Boeing aircraft (aerotelegraph.com) and more than 1,030 aircraft (sources 3,4,5). The rollout includes both narrow‑body and wide‑body models (aeromagazine.uol.com.br).
Installation schedule
Installation of the Starlink system will begin in early 2027 (sources 1,2,3,4,5).
Connectivity performance
Each aircraft will receive a Starlink Performance Aero Terminal capable of up to 1 Gbps per terminal (sources 2,3,4,5). Speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second are cited (aerotelegraph.com).
What's still unclear
Sources differ on the exact fleet size, reporting "more than 1,000" aircraft (aerotelegraph.com) versus "more than 1,030" or "1,030" aircraft (sources 3,4,5).
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