Installing Starlink on an Emirates plane

@Starlink I’m shocked that they just cut a hole in the roof of the plane and bolt it down. I’m not sure how I imagined a Starlink retrofit happening, but for some reason I wasn’t picturing that.

@Starlink oh wow, didn't know we can just drill a hole like that on a plane!

@Starlink Wild to think we’re at the point where planes get better Wi-Fi than most houses on the ground. Version 2:

@Starlink Starlink on Emirates is more than faster WiFi it’s the start of a fully connected sky. The moment passengers experience this speed, every airline on earth will have to catch up.

@Starlink Just drill holes like that? Damn kinda shocked

@Starlink Finally… Netflix won’t freeze right as the plane takes off.

@Starlink Damn! Where tf can I get that Starlink-Switch?

@Starlink Too late for me. Yesterday I tried the old system and it didn’t work at all.

@Starlink @grok how big impact on range can have this starlink "bump" on plane's back?

@Starlink If it’s that easy, every airline should be doing this, it’ll only attract more travelers and boost revenue

@Starlink Awesome! Next up: Singapore Airlines...

@Starlink @Qantas use @Starlink. Ditch the current (and sadly upcoming ViaSat "slow and who cares its free")

@Starlink Presumably, now there is secondary source of flight recorder data uploaded to remote servers in real time 🕰️

@Starlink Even small upgrades counts 👏👏

@Starlink @TurkishAirlines come on guys , waiting for your announcement too.

Announced at the Dubai Airshow on November 17, 2025, Emirates will roll out free Starlink Wi-Fi across its 232 widebody aircraft by mid-2027, with the first equipped flight departing November 23, 2025, offering passengers download speeds up to 220 Mbps for streaming and calls. Starlink's low-Earth orbit satellites enable low-latency connectivity superior to traditional geostationary systems, adding negligible drag (under 0.1% fuel increase) while positioning Emirates as a leader in in-flight internet, likely accelerating adoption by rival airlines.

@Starlink Winning!

@Starlink My fav airline is now more fabulous ! Gold Class 😀

@Starlink @TurkishAirlines hemen biz de yapmalıyız

@Starlink As a frequent traveler with this airline, I can confidently say that it stands out as the best airline I’ve ever flown with. Adding Starlink to their services will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for years to come.

@Starlink

@Starlink That seems pretty easy to install @Delta @JetBlue …

@Starlink 😍🙌

@Starlink This is insane in the best way. Starlink connecting entire airline fleets is a game changer for passenger experience. Can't wait to see this live! 🚀🛑

@Starlink Used Starlink on Etihad and it worked great

@Starlink 🔥🔥🔥

@Starlink It is an engineering marvel achieved through Elon's clear vision and exceptional team management skills, which create success after success.

@Starlink Not easy on Boeing 787

@Starlink Awesome. Well done @elonmusk

@Starlink Awesome!!!!

@Starlink With Starlink the plane will never go missing

@Starlink Great but starlink isn’t available for use anywhere n UAE yet, I’ve been checking weekly and no bueno

@Starlink Great

@Starlink So just one @Starlink dish per plane? Also looked pretty easy to install - drill holes 🤯 and bolt in!

@Starlink @MaskingTanaka