Qatar Airways launches Starlink-equipped Boeing 787
January 8, 2026
Qatar Airways has become the first carrier globally to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink. The airline has also equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet within eight months having completed the installation in December 2025. To date, Qatar Airways is operating three Dreamliners with Starlink Wi-Fi, bringing the total of its Starlink-connected widebody aircraft to nearly 120.
Thus far, over 11 million Qatar Airways passengers have enjoyed free, gate-to-gate Starlink Wi-Fi onboard since the airline launched the service in October 2024.
In 2025, Starlink connected over 21 million passengers across global airlines. Qatar Airways’ Starlink-connected passengers comprise nearly half of that.
Nearly 120 widebody aircraft, representing over 58 per cent of its widebody fleet across Airbus A350s, Boeing 777s, and Boeing 787s, now provide passengers with ultra-high-speed connectivity at up to 500 Mbps, enabling uninterrupted streaming, video calls, and real-time productivity that can surpass many home broadband networks.
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