Amazon announced that it will offer high -speed Wi-Fi connectivity to Delta Air Lines customers through its Amazon Leo technology , which is powered by a constellation of thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit – about 370 miles above the planet’s surface.
Under the agreement, Delta will begin operating Amazon Leo in 2028 with an initial deployment on 500 aircraft.
Each Delta aircraft will be equipped with a specially designed antenna that supports download speeds of up to 1 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 400 Mbps.
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“We designed Leo to deliver high-speed internet to the billions of people on Earth who lack reliable connectivity. This agreement with Delta is a great example of the impact and scale of the technology – bringing even faster in-flight Wi-Fi to the tens of millions of passengers who fly Delta every year,” said Andy Jassy, Amazon President and CEO.
“People increasingly want to stay connected wherever they are in the world, and Leo’s speed and reliability will have a big impact for businesses, governments and consumers. It will significantly improve the in-flight experience and change what is possible during travel.“.
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Amazon Leo: Important Amazon partnership with Delta Air Lines
Amazon’s new partnership with Delta Air Lines marks another step toward fully digitizing the airline experience. By leveraging satellite networks low-orbit in-flight connectivity is taking it to a whole new level, delivering speeds that were previously thought impossible in an aircraft environment. If the project goes as planned, passengers will no longer view Wi-Fi as a limited service, but as an experience comparable to that on the ground, paving the way for streaming, real-time work, and more demanding digital applications during the flight.
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The move is part of a broader race for dominance in satellite communications, where big tech companies are investing aggressively in low-orbit infrastructure. For Amazon, the deal is not just about the passenger experience, but also serves as a demonstration of the power of its technology on a commercial scale. The stakes, however, will be on reliability and cost: if the service can deliver consistent performance without significantly burdening airlines or travelers, then it could fundamentally change expectations around on-the-go connectivity.
