Emirates has completed the installation and certification of Starlink Wi-Fi on its first Airbus A380, marking the world’s initial deployment of the system on the superjumbo.
The aircraft, registered A6-EEA, underwent modifications in Newquay, UK, before returning to Dubai on April 24, 2026. Due to the A380’s double-decker design and high passenger capacity, it requires three Starlink antennas and additional wireless access points, compared to two antennas on Emirates’ Boeing 777s. The setup delivers more than 2 Gbps of total bandwidth across the cabin, enabling streaming, gaming, browsing, video calls, and remote work at cruising altitude.
Emirates announced the fleet-wide Starlink rollout at the Dubai Airshow 2025, planning to equip approximately 14 aircraft per month starting with A380s in February 2026. Installations will now proceed at Emirates Engineering facilities in Dubai. The service will be free for all passengers in every cabin, with future updates including live TV streaming on personal devices and seatback screens.
Currently, 25 Boeing 777-300ERs operate with Starlink, serving over 650,000 passengers. Emirates operates 116 A380s, representing 61% of the global fleet.