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Emirates has fitted its first Airbus A380, registration A6-EEA, with Starlink connectivity.
Emirates has retrofitted its first Airbus A380 (A6-EEA) with Starlink connectivity at Cornwall Newquay Airport.
KEY POINTS
- The upgraded A380 now offers free internet with capacity exceeding two Gbps for all passengers onboard.
- Integrating Starlink required new antennas and expanded Wi-Fi access points to serve over 500 passengers evenly.
- This is Starlink's first large-scale application on an ultra-high capacity widebody, proving system scalability.
- More Emirates A380s will receive similar Starlink installations, with further modifications planned through 2026.
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