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American to Install Starlink on Narrowbody Aircraft
American Airlines will equip more than 500 of its narrowbody aircraft with SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed satellite Wi-Fi, aiming to deliver faster, more reliable in-flight connectivity for passengers. The rollout targets a significantly improved online experience for business travelers, with service capable of supporting VPN, video streaming, and other bandwidth-heavy tasks in flight.
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