Qatar Airways Nears Completion of Starlink Installation on Boeing 777 Fleet, Now Targets Airbus A350
Qatar Airways announced on Monday that it is close to finalizing the installation of the Starlink system across its entire Boeing 777 fleet and will begin implementation on its Airbus A350 aircraft this month.
Starlink on Boeing 777s: Nearly Complete
With over 80% of its Boeing 777 fleet already equipped with Starlink WiFi, Qatar Airways has operated more than 6,000 international flights featuring high-speed internet—a service unmatched in the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa). This initiative represents one of the fastest and most ambitious Starlink installations in commercial aviation.
The system allows passengers to enjoy free, ultra-fast, and stable connectivity for streaming, online gaming, or working from their devices at 35,000 feet, without interruptions.
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Airbus A350’s Turn
The technological expansion doesn’t stop there. This month, the airline will begin installing Starlink on its Airbus A350 fleet, becoming the first airline worldwide to integrate this type of onboard connectivity for this aircraft model.
This decision reflects the company’s commitment to continuously enhancing the passenger experience, especially on key routes served by the A350—a state-of-the-art aircraft designed for efficiency, comfort, and performance.
Qatar Airways Group CEO, Engineer Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, stated: “We are just a few aircraft away from completing the Starlink upgrade across our entire Boeing 777 fleet, an industry first for a widebody fleet of this scale. In April, we will begin equipping the Airbus A350 with Starlink, taking another bold step in our mission to redefine in-flight connectivity.”
He also emphasized that each installation has been carefully scheduled to avoid operational disruptions.
While other airlines are just beginning to explore improvements to their connectivity systems, Qatar Airways is already in an advanced phase, proving that innovation is not a promise but a constant practice. With its proactive and passenger-centric approach, the airline continues to redefine the standards of comfort, service, and technology in the skies.
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