{
  "id": 2145738,
  "title": "Qatar Airways’ 150 Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft now include world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/qatar-airways-150-starlink-equipped-widebody-aircraft-now-include",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-20T13:52:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/20/08/2026/qatar-airways-150-starlink-equipped-widebody-aircraft-now-include-worlds-first-starlink-equipped-boeing-787-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - Qatar Airways has become the first airline to operate Boeing 787-9 aircraft equipped with Starlink technology. The carrier has now reached a total of 150 Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft, which includes the world's first and largest fleets of Starlink-connected Boeing 777s, Airbus A350s, and Boeing 787s. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Qatar Airways, which also recently completed Starlink rollouts for its Boeing 787-8 fleet in just seven months. The airline aims to finalize the Starlink rollout across its Boeing 787 fleet by the end of 2026. By integrating Starlink connectivity into a scale unmatched by any other widebody operator, Qatar Airways is providing passengers with a unique experience, allowing them to stay connected to their digital world even at 35,000 feet. As of October 2024, over 23 million passengers have taken advantage of the airline's free gate-to-gate Starlink Wi-Fi on long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes across six continents, with the majority of connecting flights in progress. This ongoing initiative positions Qatar Airways at the forefront of aviation innovation, enhancing the passenger experience and setting a new standard for onboard connectivity.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways, the operator of the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, has become the first airline to operate Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 aircraft, globally. The carrier has also completed Starlink rollout across its Boeing 787-8 sub-fleet in seven months, bringing the total number of its Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft to 150.</p> <p>Qatar Airways…",
  "key_points": [
    "Qatar Airways operates 150 Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft.",
    "First airline with Starlink-connected Boeing 787-9.",
    "Provides free gate-to-gate Wi-Fi to 23 million passengers."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}