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Amazon Leo Secures Deal with Delta Air Lines for Satellite-Powered Wi-Fi

Amazon’s satellite internet project, Leo, has achieved a significant milestone by partnering with Delta Air Lines to provide satellite-powered Wi-Fi on 500 aircraft from 2028 onwards.

The collaboration, unveiled recently, marks a strategic move for Amazon as it competes with SpaceX’s Starlink service, which already has partnerships with major airlines like United, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines.

Amazon’s satellite fleet currently consists of around 200 satellites, a fraction of Starlink’s 10,000+ satellites. Despite this, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy expressed confidence in Leo’s capabilities to cater to Delta and other clients.

Leo is anticipated to offer internet speeds three to five times faster than Delta’s current service, with each aircraft equipped with an antenna capable of download speeds up to 1 Gbps, making it a preferred choice for passengers. Moreover, the service will be complimentary for Delta SkyMiles members.

Delta’s decision to choose Amazon over Starlink was influenced by their existing partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of Amazon. Delta leverages AWS for various internal systems, making the integration seamless.

Formerly known as Project Kuiper, Amazon rebranded its satellite venture as Leo, signifying its focus on low Earth orbit. The company has made a substantial investment of over $10 billion in Leo and has sought FCC approval for an extension to deploy its planned 3,232 satellites.

Delta emerges as Leo’s largest airline client, following JetBlue’s earlier adoption of Amazon’s satellite network for in-flight Wi-Fi. Additional early adopters include L3Harris, DIRECTV Latin America, Sky Brasil, and NBN Co. in Australia.