Elon Musk Sends Starlink Tech to FAA

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
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.
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.
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.
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,
‘Fundamental corruption’: Chris Murphy blasts Elon Musk’s $2.4 billion FAA scheme
What's happening at the FAA is a fundamental corruption,” says Sen. Chris Murphy on Elon Musk yanking away a $2.4 billion FAA contract and awarding it to his company. “It's both corrupt and it's really dangerous.
FAA reportedly ordered staff to find millions of dollars to fund Starlink deal
According to Rolling Stone, employees with the Federal Aviation Administration were told on Friday to “begin finding tens of millions of dollars for a Starlink deal,” after The Washington Post reported that the FAA may cancel its $2.
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 to 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 ...
Elon Musk to retired air traffic controllers: Please come back to work
Musk wants retired air traffic controllers to return to their jobs amid a shortage of qualified professionals.
Elon Musk expected to help improve 'really outdated' FAA functions, transportation secretary details
Trump Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his team "point the fingers" at the FAA's alleged "ancient technology" and call ...
How Elon Musk Is Using DOGE to Weaken His Regulators
Musk — who bought his position of government power by spending roughly $290 million to elect Trump and Republicans last year ...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX prepares for 8th Starship launch, pending FAA approval
SpaceX is slated to launch its Starship for the eighth time from Boca Chica, Texas, Friday, though plans could be thwarted if ...
Musk slams a Starlink competitor amid questions about $2.4B FAA contract
Elon Musk’s promotion of his satellite company's services came as his Department of Government Efficiency weighs potentially ...
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, ...
Musk’s SpaceX antennas installed at South Jersey FAA building where DOGE spurred federal worker firings
At the same time, Musk has been trying to obtain a $2 billion contract now held by Verizon to run the FAA’s communications ...