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United brings Starlink to more than half its flights, but long-haul fleet still lags
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Fusion42 · 12 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
United Airlines has enabled Starlink satellite internet on more than half of its daily flights, primarily focusing on regional and narrowbody aircraft, while the long-haul widebody fleet remains largely unequipped. The rollout is set to complete by the end of 2027, with significant gaps on Boeing 777, 787, 757, and 767 aircraft.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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You can target regional and domestic airline customers first as satellite internet is widely available there. Long-haul aircraft connectivity remains a gap to exploit before United completes the rollout next year.
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