en.Wedoany.com Reported - US Frontier Airlines has announced a partnership with SpaceX's Starlink to deploy Starlink satellite networks across its fleet starting in early 2027, providing passengers with in-flight Wi-Fi internet access. This service is part of a larger agreement with Indigo Partners, which plans to install Starlink satellite connectivity systems on over 1,000 aircraft across multiple low-cost carriers it controls in the coming years.

Currently, Frontier Airlines operates an all-Airbus fleet of 164 aircraft, including A320neo, A321neo, A320ceo, and A321ceo models. The Starlink system will not only provide internet access to passengers but also enable gate-to-gate connectivity among pilots, cabin crew, and ground maintenance teams to enhance operational efficiency.

In addition to Frontier Airlines, Indigo Partners' other carriers—Wizz Air (Europe), Volaris (Mexico), JetSMART (South America), and Cebu Pacific (Philippines)—have also joined the agreement. Indigo Partners stated that these five airlines plan to install over 1,000 Starlink systems in the coming years, marking one of the largest commitments in the global civil aviation sector with a satellite internet service provider.

Data disclosed in SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) prospectus shows that Starlink has become a core revenue source for the company. In 2025, Starlink accounted for 61.2% of SpaceX's total revenue of $18.7 billion. By the first quarter of 2026, this share had further risen to 69%. Currently, Starlink is the only profitable business segment for SpaceX, with its satellite internet service revenue reaching $4.4 billion in 2025.

In the South American market, particularly in Brazil, Azul, Gol, and Latam already offer in-flight Wi-Fi services, but none use Starlink. These services currently rely on older, slower geostationary orbit (GEO) satellites. Latam has switched to installing Viasat's high-speed Wi-Fi systems on its twin-aisle aircraft used for international long-haul routes. According to industry sources, Starlink is in negotiations with Gol and Sky Airline (Chile), aiming to bring its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network to regional flights in the area.