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 ...
Trump Marine One helicopter trip disrupts flights at Washington airport
More than two dozen flights headed to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were impacted on Friday by recent rules ...
SpaceX’s Starlink could have some advantages over Verizon in bid for FAA contract takeover, experts say. It could also trigger a slew of conflict-of-interest lawsuits fro…
The FAA is reportedly considering ending a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to update its communication technology and ...
FAA targeting Verizon contract in favor of Musk's Starlink, the Washington Post reports
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is close to canceling a $2.4 billion contract awarded to Verizon to overhaul a ...
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 ...
Plane canceled landing at Reagan Washington National to avoid departing flight
An American Airlines pilot canceled a landing at Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday to avoid colliding with a ...
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 ...
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FAA Reportedly Considering Musk-Owned Company For $2 Billion Air Traffic Control Modernization Contract
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering canceling its $2.4 billion air traffic control communications system ...
FAA targeting Verizon contract in favor of Musk’s Starlink, sources say
Turning the $2.4 billion project over to Musk’s company would be a major test of conflict-of-interest rules in government contracting.
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At National, flights are now disrupted when Trump boards Marine One
An FAA bulletin issued around the same time told airliners to expect disruptions. “USERS CAN EXPECT DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL DELAYS/AIRBORNE HOLDING INTO THE WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT OF UP TO 60 ...
Elon Musk says upgrade of FAA’s air traffic control system is failing and SpaceX needs 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 ...
Musk’s Starlink gets FAA contract, raising new conflict of interest concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration has agreed to use SpaceX’s Starlink internet system to upgrade the information technology ...