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FORT WORTH, Texas — American will expand its sweeping modernization of the
inflight customer experience by bringing Starlink to all mainline aircraft,
including Airbus narrowbodies and Boeing narrowbodies and widebodies.
Installations will begin in early 2027. With plans to equip more than 1,000
mainline aircraft, American aims to operate one of the world's largest
Starlink-connected fleets equipped with Starlink's Performance Aero Terminal,
which can deliver speeds of up to 1 Gbps per terminal.
“Our customers have told us that dependable connectivity can make a
meaningful difference in how they spend their time in the air," said American’s
Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden. "Whether they are livestreaming a
favorite show, gaming, collaborating in real time on an important work deal,
scrolling social media or online shopping, Starlink will give our customers
countless options to make the most of their time while traveling. Just as
importantly, it provides the foundation for future innovations that
will further enhance the customer experience."
“We’re thrilled to bring Starlink across American’s mainline fleet,”
said Lauren Dreyer, Vice President of Starlink Business Operations at SpaceX.
“Customers will have fast, reliable internet from gate to gate, whether they
are streaming, working, or staying connected to family and friends throughout
their travel.”
The mainline rollout builds on American's recent connectivity
investments, including the airline's announcement last May to install Starlink
on more than 500 Airbus aircraft. The expanded program will extend Starlink
across American's entire mainline fleet of more than 1,000 Airbus and Boeing
narrowbody and widebody aircraft, bringing a consistent, high-performance
connectivity experience to customers across its global network.
Starlink will bring fast, reliable Wi-Fi to customers throughout their
journey, making it easier to stay connected from gate to gate. Whether
responding to emails, catching up on messages, streaming favorite shows,
browsing the web or keeping the family entertained, customers can enjoy a
seamless online experience in the air.
More than 165 million customers fly on a mainline American aircraft each
year across four fleet families. That number is expected to grow as the airline
takes delivery of more than 300 new mainline aircraft in the coming years.
| American’s mainline fleet |
| Airbus narrowbodies |
500+ |
| Boeing narrowbodies |
400+ |
| Boeing widebodies |
130+ |
| Total mainline fleet |
1,030+ |
About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the
U.S. to the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the
Midwestern United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily
flights to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more
than 200 million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of
130,000 aviation professionals, American’s team lives out the airline’s purpose
of caring for people on life’s journey every day.
The world’s largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026,
reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever
Forward℠ spirit that changed the industry and the world. American introduced
the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and the first
airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer experience
today. The airline is also a founding member of the oneworld
alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe.
Get the latest about American at news.aa.com and @AmericanAir.
About Starlink
Starlink is the world’s most advanced satellite constellation in
low-Earth orbit, delivering reliable broadband internet capable of supporting
streaming, online gaming, video calls and more. Starlink is engineered and
operated by SpaceX. As the world’s leading provider of launch services, and the
only provider with an orbital class reusable rocket — SpaceX has deep
experience with both spacecraft and on-orbit operations. Learn more at
www.starlink.com and follow
@Starlink on X.