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Qatar Airways now has 150 Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft

Qatar Airways has become the first airline to operate Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, globally. The carrier has also completed Starlink rollout across its 787-8 sub-fleet in 7 months, bringing the total number of Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft to 150.

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Qatar Airways remains on track to complete the Starlink rollout across its Boeing 787 fleet by the end of 2026. The latest achievement builds on Qatar Airways’ completion of the Boeing 777 programme in 9 months and the Airbus A350 programme in 8 months. The airline now operates the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped Boeing 777, Airbus A350, and Boeing 787 fleets.

Whether passengers want to work, stay connected with their loved ones or simply relax, Starlink Wi-Fi speeds of up to 500 Mbps allows the cabin to become whatever passengers need it to be at 35,000 feet.