# Michael O'Leary

Musk and Ryanair’s O'Leary Trade Insults Over Starlink Fit — A Fight That Reveals Bigger Stakes in In‑Flight Connectivity

A public row between Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary over installing Starlink terminals highlights a deeper commercial debate about the fuel, certification and cost implications of outfitting aircraft with LEO satellite antennas. The argument exposes the bargaining tensions between a tech provider eager to scale aviation customers and a cost‑focused low‑cost carrier wary of any operational penalties.