JetBlue and Delta are the first airline customers for Amazon Leo, which will, like SpaceX’s Starlink, use satellites in low Earth orbit to power inflight connectivity.
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When Hawaiian Airlines became the first major U.S. carrier to choose SpaceX Starlink for complimentary onboard internet, it said the decision came down to timing and technology. “When we launch with Starlink, we will have the best connectivity experience available in the air,” then-CEO Peter Ingram...
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