Virgin Atlantic has partnered with Boeing to enhance inflight connectivity across its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The upgrade, announced at MRO Europe 2025, will introduce high-speed, streaming-quality Wi-Fi enabled by next-generation satellite technology.
As part of the agreement, Boeing will carry out connectivity modifications on Virgin Atlantic’s 787 aircraft, installing a new antenna fairing designed to accommodate Electronically Steered Phased Array (ESA) antennas. The fairing, known as the Boeing Aerodynamic Shroud, supports Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and multi-orbit satellite connectivity, enabling passengers to experience low-latency, high-bandwidth internet onboard.
“Partnering with Boeing to bring Starlink’s next-generation connectivity to our 787 fleet is another important step in creating a ‘home away from home’ experience for every customer,” said Corneel Koster, Chief Customer and Operating Officer at Virgin Atlantic. “Together, we’re transforming how our customers stay connected in the skies, with low latency, super high-speed Wi-Fi that’s often better than what most customers experience on the ground.”
As part of the agreement, Boeing will carry out connectivity modifications on Virgin Atlantic’s 787 aircraft, installing a new antenna fairing designed to accommodate Electronically Steered Phased Array (ESA) antennas. The fairing, known as the Boeing Aerodynamic Shroud, supports Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and multi-orbit satellite connectivity, enabling passengers to experience low-latency, high-bandwidth internet onboard.
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Doug Backhus, Vice President of Cabin, Modifications and Maintenance for Boeing Global Services, added: “We’re witnessing rapid advances in satellite and antenna technology, and we’re proud to provide OEM-backed engineering expertise and hardware that will enable Virgin Atlantic to bring faster, more reliable connectivity to their 787 Dreamliner fleet.”
The collaboration marks another step in Boeing’s growing role in supporting next-generation connectivity solutions for commercial aircraft, underscoring the industry’s shift toward seamless, high-speed inflight experiences.
