Elon Musk Sends Starlink Tech to FAA

FAA reportedly ordered staff to find ‘tens of millions of dollars’ to fund a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink
Officials at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have told staff "to locate tens of millions of dollars" for a deal with Elon Musk's Starlink, Rolling Stone reported.
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 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 says he's sending Starlink tech to FAA while asserting, without evidence, that air safety is 'at risk'
Elon Musk said Thursday that he’s sending his Starlink satellite internet terminals to the Federal Aviation Administration while saying, without providing evidence, that current technology poses a risk to air travel safety.
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,
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."
FAA testing Musk’s Starlink at 3 sites to fix ‘reliability’ issue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is testing the use of Elon Musk’s Starlink internet platform to fix connectivity issues in U.S. airspace. The agency, on Monday, stated that some
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 grants contract to Musk’s Starlink after assurances about conflicts of interest
The move raises questions about potential conflicts of interest Musk may have as he is currently the richest man in the world and serving as an advisor to Trump.
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.
Elon Musk’s Starlink gets FAA contract, raising new conflict of interest concerns
FAA adopts SpaceX's Starlink for network upgrade, stirring conflict of interest debates around Musk's federal roles
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FAA targeting Verizon contract in favor of Musk’s Starlink, sources say
The Federal Aviation Administration is close to canceling ... s air traffic control system and awarding the work to Elon Musk’s Starlink, according to two people briefed on the plans.
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 ...
Days After DOGE Lands at the Agency, the FAA Says It’s Testing Starlink Equipment in Its Systems
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is working with the Federal Aviation Administration, the very agency his DOGE organization is currently in ...