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Verizon could lose FAA contract to Elon Musk's Starlink

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,

Reuters on MSN · 4h

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.

PCMag on MSN · 1d

Elon Musk Slams Verizon's Tech, Pushes for FAA to Adopt Starlink

The FAA is reportedly considering canceling a $2.4 billion Verizon contract for air traffic control upgrades because Musk's team wants SpaceX's Starlink business to handle it.

FAA clears SpaceX to launch Starship

Fox News · 2d

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.

U.S. News & World Report · 11h

FAA OKs SpaceX Starship Flight 8 Launch After Mishap

The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it has cleared the SpaceX Starship vehicle to return to flight operations while an investigation into the Jan. 16 Starship Flight 7 mishap remains open.

Space on MSN · 8h

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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Musk’s SpaceX Lands FAA Contract — Conflict of Interest Be Damned

Elon Musk's SpaceX landed an FAA contract to use Starlink after the billionaire fired hundreds of the agency's employees.

USA Today2d

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

The daring booster catch maneuver is a critical capability in Musk's goal of developing ... of Government Efficiency. Once the FAA signs off on the launch, SpaceX will not only look to replicate ...

Fox News8d

Elon Musk's SpaceX engineers deployed to FAA to help modernize air traffic control

Elon Musk's SpaceX engineers have already descended on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help modernize air traffic control under the Trump administration. Secretary of ...

‘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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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 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, ...

The New Republic on MSN1d

Elon Musk’s Genius Plan to Solve FAA Worker Shortage Is Beyond Belief

Elon Musk suddenly wants to increase the size of the federal workforce. “There is a shortage of top notch air traffic controllers,” Musk wrote in a post on X Thursday. “If you have retired, but are ...

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