Overview
- Installations will begin in 2027 on about a quarter of JetBlue’s fleet, with rollout targeted to finish in 2028.
- JetBlue will keep its free Fly‑Fi and existing Viasat GEO service, with Kuiper introduced first on aircraft using the original Fly‑Fi hardware.
- Amazon says its aviation terminal, a Ka‑band phased‑array antenna, can deliver up to 1 Gbps per device with lower‑latency LEO connectivity.
- Kuiper has launched more than 100 satellites since April and plans initial customer service later this year as it works toward an FCC mid‑2026 deployment milestone.
- Bringing Kuiper onboard requires aircraft certification and retrofits, including first‑of‑type approvals and multi‑day installs that shape the 2027–2028 timeline.