Qatar Airways Transforms Connectivity With Starlink Wi-Fi

by News Editor

March 3, 2025

In an innovative leap, Qatar Airways has significantly reduced its aircraft Wi-Fi installation time from three days to a mere 9.5 hours through a collaboration with Starlink. This strategic partnership allows over 50% of the airline’s Boeing 777 fleet, which includes nearly 30 aircraft, to now boast Starlink’s high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity.

At the Web Summit 2025 in Doha, CEO Eng. Badr Mohammed Al Meer revealed this milestone during the panel discussion, ‘Redefining Aviation: How Qatar Airways Sets the Benchmark.’ The airline has achieved its promise to offer unmatched wireless communication onboard its flights, providing an enhanced passenger experience.

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Accelerating Installation Speeds

The deployment of Starlink Wi-Fi is set to exceed 50 aircraft by May, with continuous installations planned. Collaborating closely with Boeing, Airbus, and Starlink teams, Qatar Airways is paving the way for a future where connectivity is seamless and rapid.

Looking To The Future

Qatar Airways aims to be the first to equip its Dreamliner 787s and A350-1000s with Starlink by year-end. This development indicates a proactive pursuit of cutting-edge technology to enhance passenger satisfaction and meet future travelers’ expectations.

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Harnessing AI For Superior Service

Furthermore, Al Meer highlighted the plan to leverage AI, citing projects like the Sama app to improve customer service, meal options, and online services. Our long-standing partnership with Web Summit ensures that Qatar Airways remains at the forefront of technological innovation.

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Eurobank Wins Two Euromoney Awards Following Cyprus Merger

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 17, 2026

Eurobank has been named Cyprus’ Best Bank for 2026 by Euromoney, while also receiving the award for Best Bank for Large Corporates at the publication’s latest Awards for Excellence.

Merger Marks A Milestone

The awards recognise the bank’s performance during 2025, a year marked by the completion of the legal merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus. The transaction created Eurobank Limited, which the group says is now Cyprus’ largest banking and insurance organisation, with assets exceeding €28 billion.

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Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence evaluate banks’ performance over the previous calendar year, with this edition covering January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Lending, Customers And Digital Growth

Eurobank said its business lending portfolio expanded by around 17 per cent during 2025, while its customer base grew to more than 710,000 retail clients and 11,500 business customers.

The bank also continued its digital expansion, saying more than 96 per cent of transactions are now completed through digital channels, and most financing applications are submitted via its mobile app.

Expanding International Presence

Eurobank also highlighted the opening of its first representative office in India, describing the move as a step toward strengthening business links between Cyprus and India while supporting Cyprus’ role as a gateway to the European Union for Indian businesses and investors.

According to the bank, Euromoney recognised not only the successful completion of the merger but also its lending growth, digital transformation and contribution to Cyprus’ position as an international business and investment hub.

CEO On The Awards

“The Euromoney awards confirm Eurobank’s strong momentum and the successful implementation of our group’s strategy in Cyprus,” Chief Executive Michalis Louis said.

He said the merger strengthened the bank’s ability to support households, businesses and the wider economy, while highlighting continued investment in digital services and the opening of the representative office in India as key milestones during the year.

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