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KLM and Royal Air Maroc select Starlink for inflight connectivity, with service planned from 2027

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KLM plans to offer free Starlink connectivity on intercontinental flights from mid-2027, while Royal Air Maroc expects to become the first African airline to offer the service in early 2027. Both selections add airline customers for Starlink’s low-latency satellite internet offering.

Discovered 2026-10-11T01:34:45.240556-07:00 | 2026-10-11T01:34:45.240556-07:00

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  • The announcements add two carriers to Starlink’s airline market: KLM plans free service on intercontinental flights from mid-2027, and Royal Air Maroc plans an early-2027 launch.
  • Royal Air Maroc’s stated first-mover position in Africa gives the rollout regional significance; KLM’s free offering makes connectivity part of its passenger proposition.

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