American Airlines will expand its rollout of Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi to every one of its mainline aircraft, including Airbus narrowbody and Boeing narrowbody and widebody jets.
The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier said installations will begin in early 2027.
American plans to equip more than 1,030 mainline aircraft with the high-speed connectivity, eventually operating one of the world's largest fleets equipped with Starlink's Performance Aero Terminal, which can deliver speeds of up to 1 Gbps per terminal.
"Our customers have told us that dependable connectivity can make a meaningful difference in how they spend their time in the air," American’s Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden said in a statement. "Whether they are livestreaming a favorite show, gaming, collaborating in real time on an important work deal, scrolling social media or online shopping, Starlink will give our customers countless options to make the most of their time while traveling."
"Just as importantly, it provides the foundation for future innovations that will further enhance the customer experience," said Garboden.
"We’re thrilled to bring Starlink across American’s mainline fleet," added Lauren Dreyer, Vice President of Starlink Business Operations at SpaceX. "Customers will have fast, reliable internet from gate to gate, whether they are streaming, working, or staying connected to family and friends throughout their travel."
American had previously announced plans to install Starlink on its 500-plus Airbus narrowbody aircraft. The plan will now include outfitting more than 530 Boeing aircraft with the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky.
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