DOHA- Qatar Airways (QR), a renowned award-winning airline, has introduced Starlink’s cutting-edge high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi on three of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft by the end of this year.
This marks the initial phase of their rollout strategy, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to enhancing the onboard passenger experience. Over the next two years, Qatar Airways plans to extend SpaceX-powered technology across its entire modern fleet.
Qatar Airways 777 with Starlink
The announcement was made during the Aircraft Interior Expo in Hamburg, Germany, attended by Qatar Airways Group CEO, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, and Mike Nicolls, Vice President of Starlink Engineering at SpaceX.
As a global leader in innovation, Qatar Airways consistently delivers advanced technologies to redefine the inflight experience.
With ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity of up to 500 megabits per second per plane, passengers can enjoy a seamless ‘one-click-access’ to a range of internet-based services, including video streaming, online gaming, enriched web browsing, and more.
Executive Remarks
Qatar Airways Group CEO, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, stated: “Our collaboration with Starlink underscores our dedication to prioritizing customers and enhancing the passenger experience to new heights. We are committed to continually advancing our innovative offerings to meet and exceed our passengers’ expectations during their journey with Qatar Airways.”
“This partnership with Starlink, the world’s largest satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, is a groundbreaking development for the MENA region. It marks a significant milestone for Qatar Airways, further enhancing its exceptional onboard experience.”
Mike Nicolls, Vice President of Starlink Engineering at SpaceX, added: “High-speed, low-latency internet represents the future of aviation connectivity, and we are thrilled to partner with Qatar Airways to introduce Starlink on their fleet by the end of this year. Soon, Qatar Airways passengers will enjoy the world’s best in-flight connectivity from the comfort of their seats.”
Furthermore, Starlink provides high-speed, low-latency internet globally, and Qatar Airways is the largest airline to collaborate with Starlink.
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