Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco’s national airline, is set to become the first African carrier to introduce Starlink-powered internet across its entire fleet.
The airline has reached an agreement with Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, following months of discussions over financial and technical arrangements. The deal is expected to bring high-speed internet connectivity to passengers travelling on RAM aircraft.
According to recent reports, the rollout will take place gradually. Royal Air Maroc had already tested the technology on some aircraft and now plans to expand the service across its fleet, with full deployment targeted for 2027.
The agreement is a major development for African aviation, where reliable in-flight internet remains limited compared with many airlines in Europe, North America and the Middle East.
Starlink uses a network of low-Earth-orbit satellites to provide internet connectivity, making it possible for aircraft to maintain internet access even while flying over oceans and remote areas where traditional ground-based connections may not be available.
The new service is expected to improve the passenger experience by allowing travellers to stay connected during flights. Passengers could potentially use the internet for messaging, work, streaming and other online activities, depending on the final service arrangements introduced by the airline.
The move also reflects Royal Air Maroc’s wider growth strategy as the airline continues expanding its fleet and international network. The Moroccan carrier has been investing in new aircraft and working to strengthen its position as a major connection point between Africa, Europe and other parts of the world.
Royal Air Maroc’s Starlink agreement could also encourage other African airlines to explore similar satellite-based connectivity services in the future. As competition grows in the aviation industry, fast and reliable internet is increasingly becoming an important part of the passenger experience.
For travellers, the planned introduction of Starlink could mean a more connected journey, particularly on long-haul flights where passengers often spend several hours without reliable internet access.
If the rollout is completed as planned, Royal Air Maroc will make history as the first African airline to adopt Starlink for fleet-wide in-flight connectivity, marking another step in the modernisation of Africa’s aviation sector.
