Hawaiian Airlines will be the first major air carrier to offer Starlink internet
, but it's not clear if or when the company might adopt the technology.
The Hawaiian Airlines arrangement won't necessarily guarantee more in-flight business for SpaceX. Some major airlines already offer satellite internet service to passengers, and might not be in a rush to replace equipment that sometimes took years to install. The new deal gives SpaceX a significant foothold, however, and it won't be surprising if more airlines try Starlink before long.
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