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 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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 shortage of "top-notch" staffing.
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 ...
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AOPA voices concerns of use of ADS-B data for lawsuits, landing fees
The AOPA is asking the FAA to ensure that ADS-B is not used for non-safety issues, such as lawsuits and landing fees. This is ...
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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.
Elon Musk expected to help improve 'really outdated' FAA functions, transportation secretary details
Trump Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his team "point the fingers" at the FAA's alleged "ancient technology" and call ...
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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 ...
Planemaker Boeing names Jeff Shockey as new top lobbyist
Boeing on Thursday named Jeff Shockey as its new top lobbyist, as the U.S. planemaker faces a number of issues in Washington ...