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Boeing, Virgin Atlantic Agree to Retrofit 787s With Starlink‑Ready Wi‑Fi Hardware

Boeing will add an aerodynamic shroud that enables ESA antennas for low‑latency, high‑bandwidth Starlink connectivity.

Overview

  • The services agreement was announced on October 15 at the MRO Europe conference.
  • The program covers Virgin Atlantic’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet to deliver streaming‑quality inflight internet.
  • Boeing Global Services will supply OEM‑backed engineering expertise and hardware for the modification.
  • The upgrade centers on the Boeing Aerodynamic Shroud designed to house electronically steered phased‑array antennas.
  • The configuration supports Low Earth Orbit and multi‑orbit satellite links to provide faster, lower‑latency onboard connectivity.