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Amazon's Project Kuiper Strikes Its First Satellite Internet Deal With an Airline
Amazon's Project Kuiper secured its first airline partnership with JetBlue, aiming to provide satellite-powered in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2027. The service promises lower latency and more reliable connections using satellites orbiting closer to Earth than traditional geostationary satellites. Amazon demonstrated impressive download speeds with an enterprise terminal, with initial customer usage planned for this year and a wider rollout in 2026. The company also partnered with Airbus to integrate Kuiper's internet service into their aircraft.