Amazon’s Leo to Provide Wi-Fi on 500 Delta Planes Starting 2028
Amazon’s Leo satellite unit inked a deal with Delta Air Lines to equip 500 planes with in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2028, marking Leo’s second major airline partnership. The unit has launched 214 satellites since April 2025 and plans over 20 more launches to support its $10 billion internet service expansion.
1. Delta Partnership
Amazon’s Leo unit signed an agreement with Delta Air Lines to install satellite internet terminals on 500 new planes, with service set to begin on continental U.S. flights in 2028. This marks Leo’s second major commercial airline deal following its initial agreement with JetBlue.
2. Satellite Deployment Plans
Since April 2025, Leo has launched 214 low-Earth orbit satellites and aims to double its deployment pace with over 20 launches planned in the next 12 months. The network expansion supports a broader $10 billion investment in global satellite internet services.
3. Competitive Landscape
The Delta deal intensifies competition with SpaceX’s Starlink, which has secured partnerships with Southwest, United, Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. Airlines are increasingly adopting low-orbit satellite constellations for faster, more reliable in-flight connectivity.
4. Contract Details and AWS Link
Delta will integrate Leo alongside its existing Amazon Web Services partnership, replacing current Viasat and Hughes connections used by 163 million SkyMiles members. Amazon holds approximately 100 satellite launch contracts valued at several billion dollars across multiple providers.