American is to widen its Starlink installation programme to all mainline aircraft, including Airbus narrowbodies and Boeing narrowbodies and widebodies. Installations will begin in early 2027. With plans to equip more than 1,000 mainline aircraft, the airline aims to operate one of the world's largest fleets equipped with the high-speed LEO hardware.
The mainline rollout builds on American's recent connectivity investments, including the airline's announcement last May to install the technology on more than 500 Airbus aircraft.
“Our customers have told us that dependable connectivity can make a meaningful difference in how they spend their time in the air," said American’s Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden. "Just as importantly, it provides the foundation for future innovations that will further enhance the customer experience."
“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.”
