Delta Air Lines CEO, Ed Bastian, announced that SpaceX is testing Starlink satellite internet service as a potential wireless service to future passengers on its planes. Bastian didn’t share much details on the project, but SpaceX executive Jonathan Hofeller mentioned mid-last year that the company was holding talks with several airlines.
Delta planes may receive Starlink service
Elon Musk, in a post by Hofeller in the days when he made statements, said that Starlink satellites must first be certified for each aircraft type, and as they serve more people, first of all, Boeing 737 and Airbus stated that studies will be carried out for A320 aircraft.
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Delta, approx. It offers Viasat’s broadband internet service via satellite to its passengers on 300 aircraft. The company is starting to turn to Starlink with its new tests. Considering that existing aircraft must be equipped with Starlink equipment, it may take several years for Delta to begin providing onboard service.
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