Qatar Airways has announced its partnership with Starlink to introduce high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi on three of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft by the last quarter of this year. This move marks the initial phase of a broader rollout strategy.
Elevating the Passenger Experience
In a press release, Qatar Airways stated, “The move solidifies the airline’s commitment to elevating the passenger experience onboard, with plans to progressively extend SpaceX-powered technology across its entire modern fleet within the next two years.”
Announcement at Aircraft Interior Expo
The announcement was made on the second day of the Aircraft Interior Expo in Hamburg, Germany. Present at the event were Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, and Mr. Mike Nicolls, Vice President of Starlink Engineering at SpaceX.
Leading in Innovation
As a globally recognized leader in innovation, Qatar Airways consistently delivers advanced technologies to redefine the inflight experience for passengers. By offering ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity of up to 500 megabits per second per plane, Qatar Airways’ passengers will be able to use the high-speed and low-latency network with simple ‘one-click-access’ to enjoy a variety of internet-based services such as video streaming of their favourite entertainment and sports videos, online gaming, enriched web browsing, and much more.
This exciting collaboration with Starlink is a testament to our customer-first mindset and commitment to elevating our passengers’ experience to unprecedented heights, as we continue furthering our innovative offerings to meet and exceed passengers’ expectations throughout their journey with Qatar Airways.”Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer
Eng. Badr Mohammed AI Meer
Commitment to Passenger Satisfaction
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, emphasized the airline’s dedication to customer satisfaction: “This exciting collaboration with Starlink is a testament to our customer-first mindset and commitment to elevating our passengers’ experience to unprecedented heights, as we continue furthering our innovative offerings to meet and exceed passengers’ expectations throughout their journey with Qatar Airways.”
Future of Aviation Connectivity
Starlink Engineering Vice President at SpaceX, Mike Nicolls, highlighted the significance of this partnership: “High-speed, low-latency internet is the future of aviation connectivity, and we’re excited to work with Qatar Airways to start flying Starlink on their fleet by the end of this year. Soon, all Qatar Airways passengers will be able to enjoy all the benefits of the world’s best in-flight connectivity from the comfort of their seats.”
