SpaceX, as of July 2025 Starlink satellite internet service He announced that it has been actively used on more than 1000 commercial aircraft. The company is during the flight to passengers around the world Uninterrupted, high -speed and low -delayed internet said it provided.
Airlines who want to renew the in -plane connection infrastructure, has turned to Starlink in recent months. Companies such as Qatar Airways, Airbaltic, Zıpaır and JSX integrated the Starlink system into their fleets to increase passenger satisfaction. SpaceX says that this system works at every stage of the flight and offers the internet directly on the satellite without a ground connection. The system is able to offer speeds up to 350 Mbps and serves with a delay period below 20 milliseconds.
The installation process can be completed without creating additional operational loads for airline companies. The special hardware, called Starlink Aero Terminal, is integrated into the body of the aircraft and makes a direct connection with satellites via KU-BAND. With this system, the internet experience in the aircraft is well above the standard Wi-Fi connections. Passengers can perform transactions such as online video monitoring, meeting or playing games without any rupture or loss of speed during the flight.
Starlink connection offers a direct solution to high -speed data needs
The cost of this service is also clear. The installation fee of the Starlink Aviation Terminal varies between $ 150,000 and the monthly service fee varies between 12,500 and 25,000 dollars. Although the cost seems to be high, the increase in connection quality for airlines serving on long -range routes makes this investment meaningful. It is also stated that the in -flight connection can be used not only in terms of passenger comfort but also in operational processes. SpaceX states that this connection can be functional in instant transfer of flight data, management of internal cabin systems and maintenance planning.
Starlink’s interest in aviation service has also led to the company’s global satellite network capacity. Until the end of 2025, more than 6000 Starlink satellites are expected to be active in low world orbit. This means lower delay, wider coverage area and increased connection quality. In addition to all these, the use of new generation satellite technologies in different transportation modes is paved. Following the airline connections, similar solutions are aimed to spread in land and marine transportation.