FAA, Starlink and Elon Musk

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 staff reportedly ordered to find funding for deal with Musk’s Starlink
Officials at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday ordered staff “to begin finding tens of millions of dollars for a Starlink deal” to upgrade air traffic control communications, anonymous sources have told Rolling Stone.
FAA reportedly pressures staff to secure millions in funding for controversial Starlink deal; what’s the real story? Here are all details
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly pressurizing its staff to secure millions in funding to help the Starlink deal that is currently underway, amid reports that the FAA may be considering canceling its deal with Verizon.
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 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 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 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.
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
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Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids objects to Musk’s call for cancellation of $2.4 billion FAA contract
Kansas Democratic U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, left, said the suggestion from billionaire Elon Musk, a budget adviser to ...
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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.
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FAA targeting Verizon contract in favor of Musk’s Starlink, sources say
Joseph Russo, a Verizon executive vice president, said at an event hosted by Barclays Bank on Tuesday that Starlink’s efforts at FAA might be complementary to Verizon’s. Verizon was offering ...