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Emirates passengers are about to get free access to Starlink’s high-speed Wi-Fi connections on two of its widebody airliners. On Monday, the Dubai-based carrier announced that the platform will be available on some of its Boeing 777s from November 23 and on its Airbus A380 fleet in February 2026.
At the Dubai Airshow this week, visitors can experience Starlink connectivity onboard an Emirates 777-300ER aircraft on static display. The equipment is due to be installed across the airline’s entire fleet of 232 A380s and 777s by mid-2027.
The 777-300ER on display (A6-EPF) is due to operate the first Starlink-equipped service after it leaves the air show. Emirates is equipping around 14 aircraft per month with the new connectivity platform.
Each 777 is equipped with a pair of Starlink antennas, while in an industry first, the larger A380s will get three antennas. Emirates plans to make live TV available via Starlink, at first on passengers’ personal devices and then through seatback screens from late December.
The Starlink technology supports streaming, gaming, and video calls. It is part of Emirates’ wider investment in upgrading the cabin experience across its fleet.