Emirates announced at Dubai Airshow it will deploy Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire in-service fleet, beginning with Boeing 777 fleet in November 2025 and completing the rollout on its 232 aircraft in the next two years.
The first aircraft fitted with Starlink A6-EPF Boeing 777-300ER msn 42325 positioned Dubai World Centre to Dubai International on 21 November as UAE2556, operating its first commercial service 22 November as UAE163/4 to and from Dublin, Ireland.
Starlink connectivity will enable Emirates customers to stream content, game, make calls, work, and browse social media throughout their journey on both seatback screens and personal devices simultaneously. This seamless integration delivers connected experiences at scale across all cabin classes, with simple one-click access that requires no payment or special Skywards membership.
The airline is primed to install two antennae on each Boeing 777 aircraft. Emirates will also make Live TV over Starlink available, initially on personal devices and then on seatback screens from late December 2025.
Emirates Airline President Sir Tim Clark, said “Partnering with Starlink is another defining moment in our continuous commitment to ensuring our customers ‘fly better’. We’re introducing the world’s fastest Wi-Fi, elevating what passengers can expect from inflight connectivity, like seamless productivity, real-time communication with loved ones, and uninterrupted connection to their digital lives. But that’s just one piece of the transformation happening across our fleet.”
Starlink VP Business Operations, SpaceX, Chad Gibbs, said “With Starlink onboard your Emirates flight, you’ll be able to stream, game, and have seamless video calls, just as you can do on the ground. We’re excited to transform Emirates’ travel experience and support the rapid installation of Starlink while maintaining focus on delivering overall quality of service.”
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