FAA, Elon Musk and Air Traffic Control

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,
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 contract with Verizon and
Starlink poised to take over $2.4 billion contract to overhaul air traffic control communication
While Elon Musk hacks away at the federal bureaucracy in the name of “efficiency,” his company Starlink appears poised to steal a multibillion-dollar government contract from Verizon.
Despite DOGE layoffs, FAA announces hiring effort at air traffic control academy
The Trump administration announced an air traffic control 'hiring supercharge' at the FAA's academy, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced. Hiring started Thursday.
SpaceX Starlink Needed to Save FAA From Failing Verizon Air Traffic Control
The Verizon communication system to air traffic control is breaking down very rapidly. The FAA assessment is single digit months to catastrophic failure,
A team from SpaceX is being brought in to overhaul the FAA’s air traffic control system
The visit comes after a union representing FAA workers says hundreds are being laid off.
Team from Elon Musk’s SpaceX to review air traffic control system
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the plan after the FAA laid off roughly 400 probationary employees.
FAA revs up air traffic controller hire drive as Musk pleads retirees to return
The FAA will ‘supercharge’ efforts to recruit more air traffic controllers as the US attempts to address a long-running shortage of staff.
Elon Musk to retired air traffic controllers: Please come back to work
Musk wants retired air traffic controllers to return to their jobs amid a shortage of qualified professionals.
SpaceX Is Appointed to Help the FAA Revamp Its Air Traffic Control After Washington Air Disaster
Personnel from SpaceX are going to the Federal Aviation Administration's Air Traffic Control Command Center in Virginia to help the team overhaul its system following the massive incidents that occurred.
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.
US transportation secretary announces plan to 'supercharge' air traffic controller hiring
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made a trip to OKC's Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center to visit with staff and air ...
Duffy brings up Clinton while noting SpaceX workers will visit Air Traffic Control System Command Center
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy mentions Hillary Clinton while noting that SpaceX workers will visit the Air Traffic ...