Amazon's satellite internet initiative, now called Amazon Leo, has introduced a new aviation antenna designed to provide high-speed Wi-Fi on commercial flights, directly challenging SpaceX's Starlink. The antenna is engineered to deliver download speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) and upload speeds of up to 400 megabits per second (Mbps) to an entire aircraft.
This development positions Amazon to compete for airline partnerships in the lucrative in-flight connectivity market. The service, formerly known as Project Kuiper, has already secured agreements with airlines, including a multi-year deal with Delta Air Lines to begin outfitting 500 aircraft in 2028 and a prior deal with JetBlue for a 2027 rollout. The low-Earth orbit satellite network aims to provide lower latency and more reliable service than traditional satellite systems.