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This milestone establishes Qatar Airways as an industry leader in bringing advanced technology on board . The airline is the largest and first carrier in the MENA region to offer passengers Starlink ultrahigh-speed , low-latency Internet . Starlink is free to all passengers and operates from gate to gate .

The national carrier for the State of Qatar is also set to exceed its initial target of three Starlink-equipped aircraft , delivering 12 Boeing 777-300s upgraded with this innovative service by the end of 2024 , and a further commitment to introduce the technology to its entire Boeing 777 fleet in 2025 – one year ahead of schedule – with the Airbus A350 fleet following in the summer of 2025 .

This significant move highlights Qatar Airways ’ commitment to bridging the gap between the skies and the ground by offering ultra-high-speed , low-latency Internet .

Engineered by SpaceX , Starlink is the world ’ s first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit that will provide passengers reliable , high-speed Internet so they can stay connected with friends and family , stream their favourite entertainment , watch live sports , play online games or work efficiently at 35,000 feet – all for free and with a simple ‘ one-click-access ’.

Qatar Airways ’ Group Chief Executive Officer , Engr . Badr Mohammed Al-Meer , said : “ We are thrilled to launch our first Starlink-equipped flight , proving once again why Qatar Airways is at the forefront of the aviation industry .

“ This milestone , paired with our commitment to rapidly roll-out Starlink across our entire modern fleet , demonstrates our relentless pursuit of offering passengers an inflight experience that transcends the constraints of traditional air travel .

“ By providing Starlink ’ s reliable , seamless Internet on board , we are connecting people to things they love the most even at 35,000 feet , making every journey with us a memorable one .”

Leveraging advanced satellites with its deep experience with both spacecraft and on-orbit operations , Starlink delivers Internet access around the world , including over oceans and other remote locations previously unreachable by traditional cell or Wi-Fi signals . “ Over time you ’ ll find it just gets better and better . This is the minimum and it only gets better from here ,” said SpaceX CEO , Elon Musk .

As the first-ever service of its kind in the MENA region , the collaboration with Starlink marks a new milestone for the national carrier of the State of Qatar . This strategic initiative will further elevate the airline ’ s unparalleled on-board experience . x

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