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FAA Might Drop Verizon for Starlink

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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 is failing. And he said that it is important that Starlink, a unit of his SpaceX satellite and rocket company,

Lawmakers question Musk influence over Verizon FAA contract

A growing number of U.S. lawmakers are raising questions about the potential for SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to interfere or take over a $2.4 billion Federal Aviation Administration telecommunications contract with rival Verizon .

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, Government Inefficiency

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Elon Musk’s Department of Government Inefficiency

In the month since DOGE got up and running, federal workers have been thrown into various forms of turmoil. It’s having real-world effects.

Rolling Stone · 20m

How Elon Musk Is Using DOGE to Weaken His Regulators

As he carries out Donald Trump’s purge, Musk is beating down agencies that oversee his vast business interests.

Elon Musk makes baseless claim about large number of dead people on government payroll

Elon Musk's speculation about dead or fictitious employees comes after numerous federal workers were told to ignore an email asking them to justify their jobs. Previous government reviews found no evidence of widespread payroll fraud.

SpaceX, Starship and FAA

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 the FAA fails to give the green light.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

As Elon Musk tangles with FAA, SpaceX CEO announces 8th Starship rocket launch

The Federal Aviation Administration also confirmed Friday that Starship has now been approved for its next launch. Starship, the world's largest rocket, could fly again as soon as Friday on its second launch of the year if SpaceX receives a green light from federal regulators in time.

SpaceX gets FAA approval for Flight 8 of Starship megarocket

SpaceX has received approval from the U.S Federal Aviation Administration for Flight 8 of its Starship megarocket, which is targeted for Monday (March 3).

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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 ...

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‘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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Musk's Attempt to Overhaul FAA Reveals Shocking Lack of Air Travel Knowledge

The DOGE chief, who's been gutting workers at the FAA while nabbing key contracts, appeared surprised that planes don't ...

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