Air New Zealand tests WiFi internet with ATR72-600

In cooperation with Starlink, Air New Zealand is testing internet above the clouds with the ATR72-600 aircraft. The corresponding technology is expected to be installed in a machine before the end of the year. 

The planned offer will be available on domestic flights in the future. First, this is tested with an ATR72-600. It will be the first aircraft in the world to have internet access for passengers. If the test phase is successful, the rest of the domestic fleet will also be upgraded accordingly in 2025. Air New Zealand wants to make Wi-Fi internet available to passengers free of charge.