Overview
- Emirates will equip all 232 in‑service Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 jets with Starlink by mid‑2027, following a Dubai Airshow announcement.
- The first Starlink‑enabled commercial flight is set for November 23, using 777‑300ER A6‑EPF, which was showcased at the Airshow.
- Installations will average about 14 aircraft per month, with two antennas on each 777 and an industry‑first three on each A380 starting in February 2026.
- Connectivity will be complimentary for all passengers with one‑click access, supporting streaming, gaming, video calls and Live TV, the latter coming to seatback screens from late December 2025.
- Regulatory approvals in the UAE have not been publicly finalized, though Emirates says service will begin shortly after take‑off; flydubai separately signed to add Starlink to 100 Boeing 737s in 2026.