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 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.
Musk Reportedly Planning New Starlink Deal With FAA—Raising New Conflict-Of-Interest Concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering awarding Musk’s SpaceX a contract to provide Starlink internet service for its air traffic control communications network, possibly replacing a deal with Verizon, which was awarded a contract for the FAA’s internet technology in 2023, according to multiple reports.
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 Deal With Elon Musk's Starlink Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns
The FAA said it is testing a Starlink terminal at its Atlantic City facility and two at "non-safety critical sites" in Alaska.
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
The FAA ordered staff to find millions of dollars for Elon Musk's Starlink, report says
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reportedly ordered employees to find tens of millions of dollars for a deal with Starlink as Elon Musk’s SpaceX takes a role at the air safety agency.
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 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 ...
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 ...
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Musk slams a Starlink competitor amid questions about $2.4B FAA contract
Elon Musk is ratcheting up his attacks on the company in charge of a $2.4 billion federal aviation contract — while promoting his own satellite business Starlink as a potential solution.
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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.
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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 ...
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
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