Overview
- The announcement at Dubai Airshow 2025 confirms Starlink as flydubai’s inflight connectivity provider for its Boeing 737 fleet.
- Installations for 100 aircraft are slated for 2026, with the airline targeting majority fleet coverage that year and saying installs take hours, not days.
- Passengers are promised fast, free Wi‑Fi with low latency suitable for HD streaming, video calls and online gaming from takeoff to landing.
- SpaceX says the onboard experience will rival home broadband as Starlink’s expanding low‑Earth‑orbit network serves more than 100 flydubai destinations.
- The agreement follows recent commitments by Emirates and ongoing rollouts at Qatar Airways, signaling a broader shift to LEO‑based inflight connectivity.