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SpaceX's Starlink will soon provide in-flight Wi-Fi for American Airlines

ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
American Airlines will equip more than 500 narrow-body aircraft with SpaceX’s Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi system. The airline joins United and Southwest, which already have contracts for the same satellite-based service. This addition expands Starlink’s presence across major U.S. carriers, providing passengers with high-speed connectivity during flights.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·American Airlines picks SpaceX's Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi on more than 500 planes; SpaceX already has contracts with United Airlines, Southwest, and others (Leslie Josephs/CNBC)
American Airlines will install Starlink on over 500 narrow-body aircraft. SpaceX's Starlink already has contracts with United Airlines and Southwest. Elon Musk's SpaceX unit gains another win with this deal.
- The Verge·American Airlines is getting Starlink Wi-Fi
- Engadget·SpaceX's Starlink will soon provide in-flight Wi-Fi for American Airlines
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