JetSMART’s fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft will feature broadband satellite internet connectivity provided by Starlink starting in 2027, following an agreement covering the installation of terminals across all of the airline’s aircraft. The initiative makes JetSMART the first low-cost carrier in South America to adopt the system developed by SpaceX, according to the carrier in a statement. The deal is part of a global project by investment fund Indigo Partners to equip over 1,000 aircraft with next-generation connectivity, spanning Wizz Air in Europe, Volaris in Mexico, Frontier in North America, Cebu Pacific in the Philippines and JetSMART.
«With the addition of Starlink, the airlines in our portfolio will be able to offer reliable, high-speed connectivity on board, elevating the travel experience for passengers of Wizz, Frontier, Volaris, JetSMART and Cebu Pacific,» said Bill Franke, Chairman of the Board of JetSMART and Managing Partner of Indigo Partners.
«Over these ten years, we have challenged the way people fly in South America through innovation and the most advanced technology at the service of all our passengers,» said Estuardo Ortiz, CEO and founder of JetSMART. «Today we take another step by adding, together with Starlink, the fastest WiFi service in the sky to the youngest fleet in South America, to offer top-tier inflight connectivity and continue elevating the SMART travel experience. Being the first ultra-low-cost airline in the region to offer this service reflects the innovative and disruptive spirit that has characterized JetSMART since its inception and that will continue to drive our growth in the years to come,» he added…
