Qatar Starlink upgrade outpaces timeline

Qatar Airways has installed Starlink’s high-speed internet on its 30th aircraft, covering more than half of its Boeing 777 fleet.

This comes just four months after launching the first Starlink-equipped 777 flight and two months after surpassing its initial 2024 goal of 12 installations.

The airline has sped up the process, cutting installation time from three days to just 9.5 hours.

By scheduling work overnight, it has avoided disruptions to operations. Originally planning a two-year rollout, Qatar Airways now expects to complete Starlink installations on all its 777s by mid-2025.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said: “We are delivering on our commitment to provide our passengers the best in-flight connectivity at an unprecedented pace.

“In just four months since launching the world’s first Boeing 777 Starlink-equipped flight, we have already installed this ground-breaking service on 30 aircraft—far exceeding our initial targets.

“This reflects the commendable efficiency and dedication of our team. Starlink Wi-Fi is a game-changer for our passengers who will soon enjoy uninterrupted connectivity on even more routes.”