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Airlines Upgrade In-Flight Wi-Fi, Not All Choose Starlink
Original: Airlines Are Upgrading Wi-Fi. Not All Are Using Elon Musk's Service. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/business/elon-mu
Airlines are moving to modernize onboard internet, and Delta has partnered with Elon Musk's Starlink for satellite-based Wi-Fi, but other carriers are taking different paths. The split reflects a broader industry decision over whether to adopt SpaceX's satellite service or stick with rival providers, making in-flight connectivity a competitive frontier.
Why now: New reporting highlights a divide among airlines over adopting Elon Musk's Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi.
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- Airlines Are Upgrading Wi-Fi. Not All Are Using Elon Musk's Service. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/business/elon-musk-delta-starlink-wifi.html # Technology # Internet # SpaceX · nyt_business@robot.villas · 3
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