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American Airlines to Equip 500 Jets with Starlink Wi-Fi

5/26/2026

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American Airlines will install Starlink Wi-Fi on over 500 narrow-body jets in the United States beginning Q1 2027.
The system uses low-Earth-orbit satellites and Aero Terminal antennas that deliver up to 1 Gbps for streaming and gaming.
The rollout will equip Airbus A321XLR and A321neo jets while Boeing narrow-body aircraft are excluded.
Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden said the addition makes American a leading airline for passenger connectivity.

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American Airlines will install Starlink Wi-Fi on over 500 narrow-body jets in the United States beginning Q1 2027.
The system uses low-Earth-orbit satellites and Aero Terminal antennas that deliver up to 1 Gbps for streaming and gaming.
The rollout will equip Airbus A321XLR and A321neo jets while Boeing narrow-body aircraft are excluded.
Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden said the addition makes American a leading airline for passenger connectivity.