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Royal Air Maroc to equip more than half its fleet with Starlink wi-fi

The Moroccan carrier will be the first in Africa to offer this service.

Royal Air Maroc to equip more than half its fleet with Starlink wi-fi

Royal Air Maroc, a Casablanca-based airline, is set to implement SpaceX’s Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi service beginning in early 2027. The Moroccan carrier plans to install the service on forty-one of its aircraft, representing over fifty percent of its total fleet. This initiative will establish Royal Air Maroc as the inaugural African operator utilizing SpaceX's satellite internet technology for passenger connectivity. Installations are anticipated to commence next year, marking a significant technological advancement for the airline. Passengers traveling with Royal Air Maroc will soon have access to high-speed wireless internet during their flights.


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