IAG to equip 500+ aircraft with SpaceX Starlink starting in 2026

IAG to equip 500+ aircraft with SpaceX Starlink starting in 2026

International Airlines Group (IAG) will introduce Starlink, the low-Earth-orbit satellite communications service provided by SpaceX.

More than 500 aircraft operated by British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL, Vueling Airlines, and Aer Lingus will be covered. The first aircraft could enter service in early 2026. This will be the largest deployment among European airline groups and will enable uses such as streaming and online gaming.

As of the end of 2024, IAG had a fleet of 601 aircraft and plans to equip all aircraft that are not scheduled to retire in the near future. The rollout plan will differ by airline. British Airways has revealed that it will introduce the service in 2026 and make access free of charge.

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