Dubai: Emirates has equipped 65 aircraft with Starlink satellite internet and plans to extend the service to between 10 and 12 more planes each month, as the airline prepares to receive new Boeing aircraft from summer 2027 and continues expanding and upgrading its fleet.

Adnan Kazim, Emirates' Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, told CNBC Arabia that the airline was pressing ahead with aircraft deliveries, fleet refurbishment and improvements to onboard connectivity.

"We have introduced Starlink on 65 aircraft and plan to add the service to between 10 and 12 aircraft a month," Kazim told the broadcaster.

The airline expects to begin receiving Boeing aircraft in summer 2027 while continuing deliveries from Airbus.

Airbus deliveries and fleet upgrades

Emirates has so far received 20 Airbus aircraft and expects to take delivery of another four before the end of 2026, Kazim disclosed.

The airline also plans to continue receiving Airbus aircraft at a rate of one per month throughout…