First aircraft upgraded with high-speed Wi-Fi completes installation in UK Last updated: April 27, 2026 | 14:55 First Airbus A380 aircraft upgraded with high-speed Wi-Fi completed installation in UK. Dubai: Airbus A380 operated by Emirates has entered a new phase of in-flight connectivity after becoming the first of its kind to be fitted with next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi. The upgrade marks a major step forward for the airline’s onboard services, moving from basic connectivity to high-speed Wi-Fi designed to support streaming, browsing and work at cruising altitude. Get updated faster and for FREE : Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here . First upgraded aircraft returns to Dubai The first A380 fitted with Starlink completed its installation and certification in Newquay, UK, before returning to Dubai this week. The aircraft is the first in the Emirates fleet to feature the new system, which will now be rolled out across more A380s through 2026.…