Starlink poised to take over $2.4 billion contract to overhaul air traffic control communication
The Federal Aviation Administration is on the cusp of canceling a $2.4 billion contract to overhaul the communication system for the nation’s air traffic control system, and handing it to the SpaceX subsidiary instead, the Washington Post reports, citing two unnamed sources briefed on the plans. The news was also confirmed by Bloomberg and the AP.
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.
Musk's Starlink in line for deal with FAA for air traffic control upgrade
The FAA is testing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service. That could raise a possible conflict of interest, experts say.
FAA Could Cancel $2.4B Verizon Air Traffic Control Contract and Give It to Elon Musk’s Starlink
The Federal Aviation Administration is close to canceling a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to provide vital air traffic control services in favor of Elon Musk’s Starlink, according to the Washington Post.
FAA Reportedly Considering Replacing Verizon With Musk’s Starlink For $2 Billion Air Traffic Control Contract
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering canceling its $2.4 billion air traffic control communications system contract with Verizon and instead enlisting Elon Musk’s satellite company,
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Prioritize Safety Over Efficiency, Former FAA Administrator Urges
Prioritize Safety Over Efficiency, Former FAA Administrator Urges is published in Aviation Daily, an Aviation Week ...
Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash. Here's what to know.
President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.
The FAA is facing a major crisis without a leader because Elon Musk pushed him out
Musk has publicly clashed with the FAA and its former chief, Michael Whitaker. The Federal Aviation Administration is facing its first major aviation disaster in 16 years without a leader because Elon ...
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FAA was left rudderless after former chief quit post 10 days before DC plane, helicopter crash
Federal Aviation Administration Chief Michael Whitaker resigned from his position just 10 days before the deadly plane and Black Hawk helicopter crash over Washington, DC, Wednesday. Whitaker ...
The Contentious History Between Elon Musk and Former FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker
While that office may be ready to go to work, the FAA itself is not fully on the job. That’s because it’s without an administrator. Michael Whitaker, who had led the administration since Oct., 2023, ...
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What Happened To the FAA Chief? FAA Boss Quits After Feud with Elon Musk
Michael Whitaker, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), officially stepped down on January 20, leaving the agency without a Senate-confirmed leader at a crucial time.His ...
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FAA Leader Quit Before D.C. Plane Crash—Thanks to Elon Musk
The administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Michael Whitaker, resigned from his position on January 20 ...
New air traffic academy died in Congress despite dire need for more staff
Facing a dire shortage of air traffic controllers, some thought creating a second training academy made sense. Oklahoma ...
It seems the FAA office overseeing SpaceX’s Starship probe still has some bite
"The FAA has directed SpaceX to lead an investigation of the Starship Super Heavy Flight 7 mishap with FAA oversight," the ...
SpaceX Has Already Infiltrated The Agency That Regulates It
SpaceX may already be under investigation for various safety incidents, but Elon Musk's headaches may come to a premature end ...
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FAA Turmoil: A Recipe for Avionics Uncertainty
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is in turmoil, with deleterious effects that will extend to the avionics industry.