Elon Musk Sends Starlink Tech to FAA

Elon Musk Slams Verizon's Tech, Pushes for FAA to Adopt Starlink
The FAA is reportedly considering canceling a $2.4 billion Verizon contract for air traffic control upgrades because Musk's team wants SpaceX's Starlink business to handle it.
FAA Might Drop Verizon for Starlink as Elon Musk Controls U.S. Government
The $2.4 billion contract was awarded to Verizon in 2023, according to the Post, and upgrades the systems that allow FAA offices to communicate with air traffic control facilities. But Musk has been critical of Verizon in recent days,
Elon Musk falsely accuses Verizon of putting US air safety at 'serious risk'
WASHINGTON - Billionaire presidential adviser Elon Musk on Thursday falsely accused Verizon, a rival contractor of his SpaceX Starlink system, of putting U.S. air safety at risk through a communications system that is actually operated by L3Harris.
Elon Musk's Starlink in line for deal with FAA, raising potential ethical concerns
The FAA is testing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service. That could raise a possible conflict of interest, experts say.
FAA staff reportedly ordered to find funding for deal with Musk’s Starlink
Officials at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday ordered staff “to begin finding tens of millions of dollars for a Starlink deal” to upgrade air traffic control communications, anonymous sources have told Rolling Stone.
FAA tests Starlink terminals as Musk claims Verizon tech is ‘not working’
The Federal Aviation Administration has started testing the use of SpaceX Starlink satellite internet terminals in the national airspace system, nearly
FAA targeting Verizon contract in favor of Musk's Starlink, the Washington Post reports
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is close to canceling a $2.4 billion contract awarded to Verizon to overhaul a communications system, and awarding the work to Elon Musk's Starlink, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday.
Musk pitches Starlink for FAA use over ‘dire’ state of air traffic control
Without citing evidence, Musk said the air traffic control communication system managed by L3Harris is “breaking down” and "the situation is extremely dire."
Elon Musk’s Starlink being tested for air traffic communication at N.J. facility
Starlink, a satellite company Musk owns, could assume a contract held by communications giant Verizon. The technology is being tested outside of Atlantic City.
FAA Officials Ordered Staff to Find Funding for Elon Musk’s Starlink
The Federal Aviation Administration directed staff to locate tens of millions of dollars for a Starlink deal, sources tell Rolling Stone
Elon Musk Sends Starlink Tech to FAA Amid Air Safety Concerns
Elon Musk announced on Thursday that he is providing Starlink satellite internet terminals to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This move accompanies his claims, made without presenting evidence,
Elon Musk says upgrade of FAA’s air traffic control system is failing and SpaceX needs take over Verizon’s contract
Elon Musk said Thursday that Verizon’s efforts to provide a critically needed upgrade to the FAA’s air traffic control system ...
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'Glaring conflict of interest;' Clyburn slams Elon Musk over 'dangerous actions' at FAA
Reps. Jim Clyburn (SC-06) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) issued a joint statement Saturday accusing Elon Musk of holding a "glaring ...
Starlink owner Musk wrongly accuses Verizon of faulty US aviation system
Billionaire presidential adviser Elon Musk on Thursday falsely accused Verizon, a rival contractor of his SpaceX Starlink ...
SpaceX’s Starlink could have some advantages over Verizon in bid for FAA contract takeover, experts say. It could also trigger a slew of conflict-of-interest lawsuits fro…
The FAA is reportedly considering ending a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to update its communication technology and ...
The unseen costs of Elon Musk’s influence
Economists warn these tariffs could cost U.S. consumers between $120 billion and $225 billion annually. Businesses that ...
Musk walks back criticism of Verizon network, shifts blame to L3Harris
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk redirected his criticism of the Federal Aviation Administration’s aging system to L3Harris Thursday, ...