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Qatar Airways Operates First Starlink-Equipped Boeing 787-9
Qatar Airways has introduced the first Boeing 787-9 outfitted with Starlink internet, advancing a massive connectivity upgrade across its long-haul fleet. The carrier now flies 150 widebody aircraft equipped with the high-speed service, having already completed rapid retrofits on its Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 jets. Company leadership expects every Dreamliner in their network to feature the satellite technology by late 2026. For commercial flight crews, this industry-wide shift toward reliable global bandwidth promises vastly improved en route operational communications and real-time weather monitoring on ultra-long-haul sectors.