AMAZON LEO LAUNCHES AVIATION ANTENNA FOR GIGABIT IN-FLIGHT WI-FI

Amazon Leo's new Aviation Antenna targets the growing market for high-speed internet aboard commercial flights. The system promises download speeds reaching 1 Gbps and upload speeds up to 400 Mbps, substantially faster than traditional in-flight Wi-Fi solutions. The announcement marks Amazon's entry into a competitive space where SpaceX's Starlink has already begun deploying satellite-based connectivity for airlines. Airlines have increasingly sought faster, more reliable internet options as passenger demand for seamless connectivity continues to grow. Amazon Leo, the company's low-earth orbit satellite internet constellation, provides global coverage with lower latency than traditional satellite internet. The Aviation Antenna represents a specialized application of the broader Leo network infrastructure. The company has not yet disclosed which airlines plan to adopt the antenna or announced a deployment timeline. The technology could reshape in-flight connectivity standards across the aviation industry as competition intensifies between satellite internet providers.