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Starlink Rollout Progress

7 aircraft types

Dash 8-400 - Rollout underway for 25 Q400 aircraft, with upgrades in phases through 2026. 9 aircraft (2% of fleet) equipped with Starlink as of Feb 2026.

⏳ In Progress

2%

Announced: 2025-09 Target: 2026

Dash 8-400 (Q400) - 9 aircraft equipped as of Feb 15, 2026, out of an initial program targeting 25 Dash 8-400s, which also includes a full cabin redesign. Service went live in Oct 2025 for Q400s operating flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Montréal or Ottawa. Installation on the balance of the Dash 8-400 fleet is still being determined.

⏳ In Progress

Announced: 2025-09 Target: 2026

Dash 8-400 turboprop - Installation has commenced on select aircraft as part of a cabin modernization program for 25 Dash 8-400s. Service expected to go live for passengers in October 2025. Rollout on the balance of the Dash 8-400 fleet is being determined.

⏳ In Progress

Announced: 2025-09 Target: 2026-06

De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 - One aircraft has been fitted with Starlink. The service is slated to go live in October 2025, initially on Q400s flying from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Montreal and Ottawa. This initiative targets a cluster of 25 Q400 aircraft undergoing a full cabin redesign, with installation on the balance of the Dash 8-400 fleet being determined.

⏳ In Progress

Announced: 2025-09 Target: 2026

De Havilland Dash 8-400 - First aircraft fitted by September 2025. A cabin modernization program for 25 aircraft, including Starlink, is expected to complete by mid-2026. Rollout for the remaining Dash 8-400 fleet is being determined.

⏳ In Progress

Announced: 2025-09 Target: 2026

De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400) - The first Q400 has been equipped with Starlink. A cabin modernization program for 25 Q400s will include Starlink connectivity, with upgrades rolling out in phases. Starlink service on select Q400s is expected to go live in October.

⏳ In Progress

Announced: 2025-09 Target: 2026

De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprops - 25 aircraft are slated for Starlink installation as part of a cabin redesign program. Certification and installation are targeted to begin in 2025. One test aircraft has already been fitted with the Starlink kit, with service expected to go live in October 2025 on initial routes.

📅 Planned

Target: 2026

Last updated: May 2026

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2025-05-01 Canada Newswire

Fast, free Wi-Fi for Aeroplan members sponsored by Bell now on Air Canada flights in North America

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Air Canada to offer fast, free Wi-Fi

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