Boeing Partners with Virgin Atlantic to Enhance In-Flight Connectivity via Starlink
Boeing's stock (NYSE:BA) edged lower despite announcing a collaboration with Virgin Atlantic to upgrade its 787 Dreamliner fleet with advanced connectivity solutions. The aerospace giant will install Electronically Steered Phased Array (ESA) antennas, enabling access to Starlink's low-latency, high-speed satellite internet—a potential game-changer for passenger experience.
Virgin Atlantic's Chief Customer Officer emphasized the partnership's role in creating seamless airborne connectivity, surpassing typical ground-based speeds. The market's muted response contrasts with the technological significance of multi-orbit capable hardware—a quiet revolution in aviation infrastructure.