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easyJet selects Starlink for its Airbus fleet, with Wi-Fi installations due to begin in 2027

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The European low-cost carrier plans to begin fitting Starlink connectivity across its Airbus fleet in the first half of 2027, despite earlier concerns that the economics did not work. The move comes as airline executives look to onboard internet to attract customers and grow revenue amid rising fuel costs.

Discovered 2026-10-26T03:04:41.014405-07:00 | 2026-10-26T03:04:41.014405-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Fleetwide connectivity is a significant product decision for a low-cost carrier that had previously questioned the economics; the first installations are planned for the first half of 2027.
  • The deal reflects airlines’ interest in using onboard internet to attract customers and generate revenue as fuel costs rise, while adding a new service across easyJet’s Airbus fleet.

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