Amazon Leo Lands Delta Deal as Satellite Rollout Lags Behind Starlink
Airline partnership signals confidence, even as Amazon’s satellite network faces delays and scale challenges.
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2026 – Delta Air Lines plans to equip hundreds of aircraft with Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite service, Amazon Leo, even as the network remains in early deployment and faces launch delays that could affect its long-term rollout.
Delta said it would begin installing Amazon Leo connectivity on 500 aircraft starting in 2028, part of a broader partnership with Amazon to expand in-flight Wi-Fi and digital services.
The agreement positions Amazon Leo, formerly Project Kuiper, as a future competitor in the fast-growing market for in-flight connectivity, where airlines are seeking higher speeds and more reliable service for passengers.
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