Saudia is finalising the deal to roll out the Starlink internet service across its fleet of more than 140 aircraft. (Photo: Saudia)Saudia, formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, is reportedly in advanced talks with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide Starlink satellite internet service onboard its flights.Starlink onboard internet on Saudia flightsAccording to Bloomberg, Saudi is finalising a deal with SpaceX to roll out the Starlink internet service across its fleet of more than 140 aircraft. The Jeddah-based airline has flight operations across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and North America.Starlink onboard Qatar Airways flightsQatar Airways, another major carrier in the Middle East, has been offering Starlink satellite internet service onboard its flights since 2024. In fact, Qatar Airways was the first global airline to operate a Boeing 777 Starlink-equipped flight. Currently, over 40 of Qatar Airways’s Boeing 777 aircraft have Starlink satellite internet connectivity. The airline is in the process of a full rollout of Starlink to its Boeing 777 and A350 fleets by the end of 2025. Qatar Airways was the first global airline to operate a Boeing 777 Starlink-equipped flight (Photo: Qatar Airways)Saudi to use Starlink in aviation, shippingIn May this year, Saudi Arabia had approved the use of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service for aviation and maritime shipping. According to Saudi officials, Starlink, which uses low Earth orbit satellites for broadband coverage, will be used to offer reliable connectivity for the aviation and maritime industries in remote areas.Musk also has deep business ties with Saudi Arabia, and both Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s private office and his Kingdom Holding Company have stakes in xAI.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Saudi ArabiaStarlink