Overview
- Singapore Airlines, in a Monday announcement, said it will add Starlink broadband to A350‑900 long‑haul and ultra‑long‑range jets plus A380s beginning in the first quarter of 2027 with completion targeted by the end of 2029.
- Starlink says its low Earth orbit network of more than 10,000 satellites can deliver multi‑gigabit service using the Aero Terminal, which supports up to 1 Gbps per antenna for gate‑to‑gate connectivity.
- The installation applies only to selected Airbus types, leaving many other models off the plan, with One Mile at a Time estimating just over one‑third of SIA’s roughly 150 passenger aircraft will be fitted.
- SIA will keep unlimited complimentary Wi‑Fi on Starlink‑equipped flights for Suites, First, Business, PPS Club members, and KrisFlyer members in Premium Economy and Economy, preserving its current access rules.
- The decision places SIA with a growing group adopting Starlink, while some rivals, including Delta in March 2026, selected Amazon’s Leo service, underscoring active competition and multi‑year retrofit schedules in inflight connectivity.