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IAG Teams Up with Starlink for Satellite Wi-Fi on 500 Planes

11/7/2025

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International Airlines Group (IAG) will partner with SpaceX's Starlink to equip more than 500 aircraft with satellite Wi-Fi starting in early 2026.
The service will offer 150–450 Mbps download and 20–70 Mbps upload speeds, enabling streaming.
IAG aims to equip all active aircraft not nearing retirement.
Starlink's technology is expected to improve onboard reliability and position IAG as a European leader.

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International Airlines Group (IAG) will partner with SpaceX's Starlink to equip more than 500 aircraft with satellite Wi-Fi starting in early 2026.
The service will offer 150–450 Mbps download and 20–70 Mbps upload speeds, enabling streaming.
IAG aims to equip all active aircraft not nearing retirement.
Starlink's technology is expected to improve onboard reliability and position IAG as a European leader.