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Emirates to Roll Out Free Starlink Wi‑Fi Across Entire Wide‑Body Fleet

The Dubai carrier begins a $5 billion retrofit with a 777 flight on November 23, targeting roughly 14 installations a month.

Overview

  • Announced at the Dubai Airshow, the program covers all 232 Boeing and Airbus wide‑bodies with completion planned by mid‑2027.
  • The first commercial Starlink service operates on November 23 on a Boeing 777, with aircraft A6‑EPF already fitted and displayed at the show.
  • Connectivity will be complimentary with one‑click access for every passenger across all cabins on equipped aircraft.
  • Installation plan calls for two antennas on each 777 and three on each A380, with A380 work beginning in February 2026.
  • Features include streaming, calls and gaming on personal devices and seatbacks, with Live TV starting on personal devices then seatback screens from late December 2025; UAE approvals for satellite operators have not yet been announced.