Qatar Airways accelerates Starlink installation on 777 fleet
Qatar Airways continues Starlink installation on 777 fleet
Qatar Airways is marking a milestone with the installation of Starlink on its 30th aircraft, equipping more than 50 percent of its 777 fleet. This achievement comes four months after the airline launched the world’s first 777 Starlink-enabled flight and two months after surpassing its initial 2024 target of 12 installations by upgrading 15 aircraft with Starlink connectivity.
Qatar Airways has significantly accelerated its Starlink rollout, cutting installation time per aircraft from three or two days to nine and a half hours, reducing the retrofit by nearly three-quarters of the initial timeline. The airline has timed the installations to fit within a 12-hour overnight timeframe to maintain flight schedules.
The airline had initially planned to complete the installations in two years; however, Qatar Airways has optimized its process and will complete the full 777 fleet rollout in the second quarter of this year.
Speaking at Web Summit Qatar 2025, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. 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.”
