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In ProgressLast updated March 19, 2026
Boeing 717 Fleet WiFi Gap During Transition to Hughes Fusion Satellite System
Delta's 80 Boeing 717s will have their legacy Intelsat air-to-ground WiFi decommissioned in May 2026 ahead of a Hughes Fusion multi-orbit satellite WiFi retrofit, with only one aircraft currently equipped and most expected to fly without WiFi through the summer until installations ramp up in fall/winter, targeting full fleet completion by year-end.
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March 19, 2026
Last updated
March 19, 2026
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Source Timeline
- Mar 19Simple FlyingDelta Air Lines’ Boeing 717s To Allegedly Go Months Without WiFi Due To System Switch
- Mar 19Google News (Delta Air Lines)Delta Air Lines’ Boeing 717s To Allegedly Go Months Without WiFi Due To System Switch
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