Latvian airline airBaltic has become the first European airline to introduce SpaceX's Starlink high-speed internet for free onboard its A220-300 fleet on February 20, 2025.
“With certification granted by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), this milestone marks a new era of seamless in-flight connectivity for passengers across the airline's network,” the airline read in a statement.
The first commercial flight featuring the internet solution for its passengers is scheduled for February 21, 2025.
“This is a historic milestone for airBaltic and a game-changer for European air travel,” said airBaltic president and CEO Martin Gauss. “By becoming the first European airline to integrate SpaceX’s Starlink, we are redefining what connectivity in the skies means.”
SpaceX vice president of Starlink business operations Chad Gibbs said: “This year, we intend to have the entire airBaltic fleet connected with Starlink, and we couldn't be more excited to provide reliable internet service on tens of thousands of flights and counting all around the world.”
airBaltic has commenced Starlink installation across its A220-300 fleet and expects to complete the full fleet integration by the end of 2025.