Qatar Airways, the operator of the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, has become the first carrier globally to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink. The airline has also equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet within record-breaking eight months in December 2025. To date, Qatar Airways is operating three Dreamliners with the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, bringing the total of its Starlink-connected widebody aircraft to nearly 120.

Marking the fastest and most ambitious Starlink widebody rollout programme in global aviation history, the airline is progressing at an unsurpassed pace. Within just 14 months, Qatar Airways started and completed the Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 Starlink installation programmes, and then expanded to its Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

This progress cements the airline’s position as the global leader in Starlink-enabled long-haul and ultra-long-haul connectivity while also achieving the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped A350 fleet – building on Qatar Airways’ legacy as the aircraft’s global launch customer.

The World’s Best Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2025 for the ninth time, is also the first in the world to secure Starlink certification for Boeing 787-8.

The impact of this leadership is already being experienced by travellers globally, with over 11 million passengers enjoying free, gate-to-gate*, faster-than-home Wi-Fi onboard since the airline launched the service in October 2024.

In 2025, Starlink connected over 21 million passengers across global airlines. Qatar Airways’ Starlink-connected passengers comprise nearly half of that, with over 10 million passengers being the first in the world to enjoy the complimentary service onboard widebody aircraft across long- and ultra-long-haul routes operated by the airline.

Nearly 120 widebody aircraft, representing over 58% of its widebody fleet across Airbus A350s, Boeing 777s, and Boeing 787s, now provide passengers with ultra-high-speed connectivity at up to 500 Mbps, enabling uninterrupted streaming, video calls, and real-time productivity that can surpass many home broadband networks. The airline is extending the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky across an increasing number of routes, including flights to the majority of destinations served by Qatar Airways in the Americas and Australia**, and on prominent routes in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Qatar Airways has once again set the global benchmark for excellence, celebrating an extraordinary sweep at the 2025 World Travel Awards that reaffirms its leadership in aviation. Honored as the World’s Leading Airline 2025 and World’s Leading Airline – Business Class 2025, the airline continues to redefine premium travel through unmatched service, innovation, and comfort. Its deep connection to the region was equally recognized with wins for World’s Leading Airline to the Middle East 2025 and Middle East’s Leading Airline 2025, alongside top accolades for Middle East’s Leading Airline – Business Class 2025. Complementing its operational excellence, Qatar Airways also captured Middle East’s Leading Marketing Campaign 2025, highlighting the brand’s powerful storytelling and global resonance. Together, these achievements underscore Qatar Airways’ unwavering commitment to delivering world-class journeys and inspiring travelers across the globe.

Qatar Airways continues to elevate the travel experience by embracing next-generation connectivity through the introduction of Starlink, bringing ultra-fast, low-latency internet to the skies. By integrating Starlink technology onboard its aircraft, the airline empowers passengers to stream, work, and stay connected seamlessly from gate to gate, transforming inflight time into truly productive or entertaining moments. This bold step reflects Qatar Airways’ commitment to innovation and passenger-centric excellence, ensuring that even at 35,000 feet, travelers enjoy the same digital freedom and reliability they expect on the ground.

Qatar Airways has taken a decisive step forward in inflight connectivity by fully integrating Starlink technology across its Boeing 777 fleet, setting a new industry standard for long-haul travel. Built on a network of low-Earth-orbit satellites, Starlink replaces the limitations of traditional satellite internet with dramatically lower latency and far higher speeds. This allows aircraft to maintain a strong, stable connection even over oceans and remote regions, delivering a truly global broadband experience at cruising altitude.

The technology works through a sleek, fuselage-mounted phased-array antenna that electronically tracks and switches between Starlink satellites as the aircraft moves. Unlike older systems that rely on a small number of distant geostationary satellites, Starlink’s dense satellite constellation enables faster data transfer and more responsive connections, comparable to high-quality ground-based internet. Once onboard, the signal is seamlessly distributed throughout the cabin, supporting multiple devices and high-bandwidth activities simultaneously.

For passengers, the impact is immediate and tangible. Travelers can stream video, join video calls, send large files, follow live news, or stay productive throughout ultra-long-haul flights—all with complimentary access from boarding to landing. By pairing cutting-edge satellite technology with its renowned onboard service, Qatar Airways has transformed inflight Wi-Fi from a basic amenity into a core part of the premium travel experience, reinforcing its reputation as one of the most innovative airlines in the world.