US EditionEmirates to Add Starlink for Free Superfast Wi-Fi on All Its Planes
Emirates begins fitting 232 aircraft with Starlink Wi-Fi, offering free ground-quality internet for streaming, calls, and work, completing rollout by mid-2027.
- Next year, Emirates will outfit all 232 Boeing 777 and A380 jets with Starlink-enabled Wi‑Fi as part of a £7 billion transformation.
- Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airline, described the partnership as a defining moment, and Emirates said the programme will transform travel while sustaining service quality.
- Technicians will install two antennae per Boeing 777 and three per Airbus A380, with Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, providing connectivity via low Earth orbit and fitting 14 aircraft per month.
- Live TV will be added to inflight offerings while Wi‑Fi is complimentary at cruising altitude, with Emirates providing live TV via Starlink and British Airways also set to introduce free Starlink Wi‑Fi soon.
- Amid industry competition, the project cements Emirates' leadership in inflight connectivity as part of the £7 billion transformation initiative, with premium economy cabin refurbishment running alongside Starlink installations.
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UAE: Emirates announces free Starlink WiFi on flights; rollout over 2 years
The airline equipped its first aircraft with Starlink on A6-EPF, the Boeing 777-300ER at the Dubai Airshow; the first passenger flight with Starlink will depart immediately following the Airshow
Emirates to Offer Free Starlink Wi‑Fi on All Boeing 777 and A380 Flights by Mid‑2027
Dubai, November 17, 2025 — Emirates is set to transform the in‑flight internet experience by rolling out free, ultra‑fast Starlink Wi‑Fi across its entire wide‑body fleet, creating what it says will be the world’s largest Starlink‑enabled international fleet. Emirates+1 The announcement was made today at Dubai Airshow 2025 and covers all 232 in‑service Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft, with the rollout starting this month and targeted for co…
Emirates will roll out the Starlink satellite system to its entire fleet, starting with its Boeing 777 in November 2025. This will allow passengers to enjoy free, high-speed, terrestrial-quality internet during their flights.
Emirates has started to equip their aircraft with antennas for the Leo network Starlink. The first aircraft has already been rebuilt and even the A380 will get access, although Starlink has not officially announced this conversion yet.
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