Overview
- CEO Robert Isom told Bloomberg that American has spoken with Amazon about using Amazon Leo, formerly Project Kuiper, for onboard internet and declined to discuss the status of the talks.
- Amazon says more than 150 satellites are in orbit, a limited enterprise preview is underway, and a broader commercial rollout is targeted for 2026.
- American currently relies on providers including Viasat and plans to offer free Wi‑Fi to loyalty members through a separate agreement with AT&T.
- Competitors such as United, Alaska Airlines, and Emirates have signed deals with SpaceX’s Starlink, raising customer expectations for high‑speed, low‑latency connectivity.
- Industry reporting notes FCC deployment milestones for Amazon Leo and points to JetBlue’s 2027 target for first installs, suggesting airline‑wide use would likely arrive closer to 2028–2029.