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Virgin Atlantic Selects Boeing to Enable High-Speed Wi-Fi Across Their 787 Dreamliner Fleet

Boeing has announced that they have been selected by Virgin Atlantic to implement high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity across the carrier’s fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.


Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Courtesy Boeing
Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Courtesy Boeing

On Wednesday (October 15, 2025), Boeing announced that they have been selected by Virgin Atlantic to implement connectivity modifications across the carrier's fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. As part of the modifications, Boeing will install a new antenna fairing designed to accommodate Electronically Steered Phased Array (ESA) antennas.  Together with an ESA, the fairing, called the Boeing Aerodynamic Shroud, supports Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and multi-orbit connectivity.  These upgrades will enhance onboard internet service, bringing high-speed, streaming-quality Wi-Fi to Virgin Atlantic’s guests.  This services agreement was announced at MRO Europe on October 15, 2025.


In Wednesday’s announcement, Virgin Atlantic’s Chief Customer and Operating Officer, Corneel Koster, said,


“Partnering with Boeing to bring Starlink’s next-generation connectivity to our 787 fleet is another important step in creating a 'home away from home' experience for every customer.  Together, we’re transforming how our customers stay connected in the skies - with low latency, super high-speed Wi-Fi, better than what most customers experience on the ground to make flying on Virgin Atlantic even more of a joy.”


Also commenting on the connectivity collaboration, Boeing Global Services’ VP – Cabin Modifications and Maintenance, Doug Backus, added,


“We’re witnessing rapid advances in satellite and antenna technology, and we’re proud to provide our OEM-backed engineering expertise and hardware that will enable Virgin Atlantic to bring faster, more reliable connectivity to their 787 Dreamliner fleet.”


Founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson in 1984, Virgin Atlantic has brought innovation and the highest level of customer care to the airline industry.  The carrier was voted Britain’s only Global Five Star Airline by APEX in 2024 for the eighth consecutive year. Headquartered in London, Virgin Atlantic employs over 9,250 team members worldwide.  The airline currently serves 28 destinations across four continents.  Alongside shareholder and Joint Venture partner Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic operates a leading network between the US and UK, with onward connections to over 200 cities around the world.  Virgin Atlantic is a member of the global SkyTeam alliance. 


 

Source: Boeing

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