Royal Air Maroc to Introduce Free Starlink Wi-Fi on 41 Aircraft From 2027

Rabat, The Gulf Observer: Morocco’s national carrier, Royal Air Maroc (RAM), will progressively equip 41 of its aircraft with Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi beginning in early 2027, marking a major step in the airline’s efforts to modernize the passenger experience.

The airline said the service will be provided free of charge to members of its Safar Flyer loyalty programme. Once installed, the system will allow passengers to access high-speed, low-latency internet throughout their flights, including for streaming content, online communication and real-time work.

Royal Air Maroc said the rollout will be carried out gradually to ensure operational continuity. The airline will become the first African carrier to offer Starlink connectivity onboard its aircraft, according to the announcement.

The service will rely on Starlink’s low-Earth-orbit satellite network, developed by SpaceX, which is designed to provide high-speed and low-latency internet connectivity. Starlink connectivity is already available on aircraft operated by airlines in other markets, including Air France and the Lufthansa Group.

Royal Air Maroc Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Hamid Addou said the agreement forms part of a broader multi-year transformation programme encompassing fleet renewal, cabin refurbishment and modernization of the passenger experience both on the ground and onboard.

The airline said the introduction of onboard connectivity responds to growing demand from business travellers, members of the Moroccan diaspora, students and tourists who increasingly expect continuous internet access during flights.

Lauren Dreyer, Starlink’s Vice President of Commercial Operations at SpaceX, described the agreement as an important milestone for African aviation, saying passengers travelling from Casablanca to destinations across Africa and beyond would benefit from reliable high-speed connectivity.

The Starlink deployment comes as Royal Air Maroc continues to expand and modernize its fleet. The airline reported operating more than 70 aircraft by the end of September, compared with about 50 aircraft in 2021.

With 41 aircraft scheduled to receive the technology, RAM aims to make onboard connectivity a key component of its upgraded passenger services and strengthen its competitiveness as African aviation continues to modernize.