Qatar Airways claims Starlink in-flight connectivity benchmark | Computer Weekly
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Qatar Airways claims Starlink in-flight connectivity benchmark | Computer Weekly
"Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport. It was also the first airline in the Middle East to be certified to the highest level of IATA's Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme, based on recognised environmental management system principles (such as ISO 14001)."
"Qatar Airways claims to be the operator of the largest number of Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft and the only carrier in the MENA region currently offering Starlink in-flight connectivity. It has described the expansion as "reaffirming its position as the world's leading airline for innovation, reliability and unmatched passenger experience.""
"The airline sees the deal as a major milestone in its Starlink roll-out, equipping over 100 widebody aircraft with the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky. It also regards the move as an achievement representing one of the most rapid and ambitious Starlink installation programmes in the aviation industry, that furthermore is being implemented ahead of the initially expected schedule to bring the service to passengers even sooner."
"Since its launch of the world's first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 in October 2024, meaning it has more than half of its widebody fleet now Starlink-connected, Qatar Airways has operated over 30,000 flights across six continents with gate-to-gate connectivity. This includes key destinations across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas."
Qatar Airways accelerated Starlink installation across more than 100 widebody aircraft, positioning itself as the MENA region's only carrier currently offering Starlink in-flight connectivity. The airline claims to operate the largest number of Starlink-equipped widebodies and calls the rollout a major milestone delivering the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky. Qatar Airways launched the world's first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 in October 2024 and has since completed the 777 roll-out while rapidly finalising installations on Airbus A350s ahead of schedule. The carrier has operated over 30,000 gate-to-gate Starlink-connected flights across six continents and serves more than 170 destinations through Doha's Hamad International Airport. Qatar Airways also holds the highest level of IATA's IEnvA environmental certification.
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