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.
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 "the situation is extremely dire."
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.
Starlink Terminals Are Being Sent to Restore US Air Traffic Control Connectivity, Musk Says
Billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday said that Starlink terminals are being sent on an emergency basis to restore air traffic control connectivity in the United States. "The Verizon communication system to air traffic control is breaking down very rapidly.
Elon Musk Warns Air Traveler Safety 'At Serious Risk'
The billionaire responded to press reports that the FAA may cancel a contract with Verizon and award it to Starlink.
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.
Elon Musk wants 'top notch' retired air traffic controllers to consider returning to work
Billionaire Elon Musk is asking for some retired air traffic controllers to consider returning to work to assist with the ...
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Trump appoints FAA-veteran Chris Rocheleau to serve as agency’s acting administrator
Rocheleau has more than 20 years of experience at the FAA, including roles like deputy associate administrator for Aviation Safety and director of National Security Programs, Emergency Operations ...
FAA clears SpaceX for another Starship test flight after explosion in January
SpaceX has attained authorization from regulators to fly its massive Starship rocket once again, the FAA announced on Friday.
Did Trump Fire All FAA Workers? Find Out Amid Federal Layoffs
The Federal Aviation Administration is the latest agency to lose hundreds of employees, even as deadly crashes continue to ...
Senator Questions Deputy USDOT Secretary Nominee On SMS Decision After Fatal 737 MAX Crash
Maria Cantwell also alleged that Steven Bradbury's office interfered with the Committee's investigation of the two fatal 737 ...
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Layoffs Have Not Hit ‘Safety Critical’ Staff, FAA Chief Says
Recent government-wide layoffs have not affected any safety-critical employees in the FAA, Acting Administrator Chris ...
FAA says Musk DOGE team will help engineer solutions on airspace reforms
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Personnel from Elon Musk's government downsizing team DOGE will make additional ...