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.
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
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.
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 Tasked to Find 'Tens of Millions' to Fund Starlink Deal; Verizon Deal May be Canceled
The Federal Aviation Administration reportedly wants to engage with Starlink and leave behind Verizon for its massive overhaul.
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,
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.
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 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,
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 ...
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Starlink’s Offer To Upgrade FAA Communications Has Critics Howling Over Government Bidding Process
Despite years of planning to build back better, initiatives to improve public infrastructure still await the light of day.
FAA targeting Verizon contract in favor of Musk’s Starlink, sources say
Turning the $2.4 billion project over to Musk’s company would be a major test of conflict-of-interest rules in government ...
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FAA considering dropping $2B contract with Verizon in favor of Musk’s Starlink
The FAA has confirmed it is considering cancelling a $2 billion contract with Verizon in favor of Musk’s Starlink systems.
Report: Starlink and FAA could partner, work to upgrade air traffic control systems
Democratic lawmakers say the FAA possibly adopting Starlink raises potential ethical concerns and conflicts of interest since Elon Musk is spearheading the Trump administration’s effort to ...
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 ...