Qatar Airways has completed the Starlink installation on 54 Boeing 777 aircraft, ensuring the fastest onboard Wi-Fi. This makes Qatar Airways the largest operator of widebody aircraft with Starlink technology and the only airline in the Middle East and North Africa to offer this service.
Originally planned for two years, the installation finished in nine months, almost 50% quicker than expected. By reducing the retrofit time from three days to just 9.5 hours per aircraft, the airline completed the rollout without interrupting operations.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “This new milestone demonstrates our strategic investment in redefining our passengers’ expectations. We promised the fastest, most seamless in-flight connectivity in the industry, and with Starlink we have delivered it faster and at an unmatched scale. Having completed our rollout programme for Boeing 777s, we are now fully focused on equipping our Airbus A350 fleet with Starlink, bringing this game-changing experience to even more routes across our global network of over 170 destinations.”
Passengers in both Premium and Economy cabins enjoy free, gate-to-gate Wi-Fi speeds of up to 500 Mbps. Whether streaming, gaming, or working, they can expect a fast connection comparable to home.
Following the successful rollout on Boeing 777s, the airline is now installing Starlink on its Airbus A350 fleet, aiming for completion within the next year.
Since launching the first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 in October 2024, Qatar Airways has operated over 15,000 Starlink-connected flights, enhancing the modern travel experience with innovative service.