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Delta selects Amazon Leo over Starlink for next-generation in-flight Wi-Fi

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Delta Air Lines has chosen Amazon’s Leo satellite network to power its next-generation in-flight Wi-Fi, opting for the service over SpaceX’s Starlink. The decision positions Amazon’s emerging connectivity network as a competitor in airline broadband and gives Delta a different technology path from United.

Discovered 2026-10-02T06:35:19.149820-07:00 | 2026-10-02T06:35:19.149820-07:00

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  • Delta’s selection of Amazon Leo over Starlink is a significant airline customer decision as satellite-based connectivity becomes increasingly central to the passenger experience.
  • The choice gives Amazon Leo a major aviation validation while introducing another competitive option for airlines evaluating next-generation in-flight Wi-Fi.

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