Qatar Airways becomes first airline globally to operate Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 aircraft

Qatar Airways says it has become the first airline globally to operate Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 aircraft, adding another step to its widebody connectivity rollout. The carrier has already completed the Starlink installation across its Boeing 787-8 sub-fleet in seven months, bringing the total number of Starlink-equipped widebodies to 150. Qatar Airways plans to finish installing Starlink across its entire Boeing 787 fleet by the end of 2026. The airline also cites record-fast program completions, including a Boeing 777 rollout in nine months and an Airbus A350 rollout in eight months. Since launching Starlink onboard in October 2024, the airline reports more than 23 million passengers connected across over 86,000 flights.