Delta Air Lines will launch Amazon Leo high-speed satellite internet on 500 aircraft starting in 2028 to offer free connectivity for SkyMiles members.The new service provides download speeds up to 1 Gbps and allows streaming or gaming via a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites.Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian and Amazon leader Andy Jassy announced the multi-year deal which expands on a long-term use of Amazon Web Services.This partnership places Amazon in direct competition with
SpaceX in the aviation market where several carriers already use
Starlink technology.