Starlink connectivity being tested by airBaltic
The Latvian airline airBaltic has conducted an initial test of SpaceX’s Starlink internet connectivity system onboard its Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The ground test was conducted at the airline’s home base in Riga, and the inflight connectivity system was tested with a full cabin comprising airBaltic and Starlink employees.
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Martin Gauss, President and CEO of airBaltic said: “This first test brings good insights and moves us closer to enhancing our service for passengers travelling within the airBaltic network in Europe and beyond.”
Jason Fritch, VP of Starlink Enterprise Sales added: “As Starlink continues to activate high-speed, low-latency internet on aircraft around the world, we are excited to bring this next-generation experience to Europe with airBaltic’s A220 fleet.”
If tests continue to be successful, the airline plans to equip its entire A220-300 fleet with the connectivity system.
AirBalitc is the flag carrier of Latvia, having been formed in the mid 1990s as a joint venture between the government of Latvia and SAS.