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Musk has inside track to take over contract to fix air traffic communications system

Elon Musk claimed on social media that the FAA's air traffic control system is failing and poses a risk to air travel safety, stating, "The FAA assessment is single-digit months to catastrophic failure".
Major airline executives disagreed with Musk, asserting they see no risks to air travel safety due to the FAA's technology.
The FAA is considering canceling a contract with Verizon to award the work to Musk's Starlink, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.

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Crooks and Liars

‘Cartoonishly Corrupt’ Musk Poised To Rake In FAA Dough

Co-president Elon likely snagged yet another lucrative government contract while accusing everyone else of profiteering off the taxpayers.

2 days ago·United States

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Fortune

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 from competitors

The FAA is reportedly considering ending a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to update its communication technology and instead award it to Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

2 days ago·New York, United States

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Above the Law

Elon Steals Multibillion FAA Contract From Verizon - See Also - Above the Law

The Rich Get Richer: Being able to do whatever you want has its benefits! HLS Students Push School To Divest From Israel: Votes will be cast in March. Scary Good Talent: Firms put off hiring the attorneys fired by Trump administration for fear of backlash. See You At The Awards!: The Counsel of the Year Awards will be held in March! A Member Of The Big Four Gets Even Bigger!: KPMG can now offer legal services in the US! The post Elon Steals Mult…

3 days ago·United States

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Democracy Now!

Elon Musk Seeks to Have His Company Take Over Verizon’s $2.4 Billion FAA Contract

Elon Musk has called for the cancellation of Verizon’s $2.4 billion contract to upgrade the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic control system, following reports the FAA is close to reassigning the work to Musk’s internet satellite company Starlink. Last week, Musk shipped about 4,000 Starlink terminals to the FAA. That prompted criticism from Massachusetts Democratic Senator Ed Markey, who said the move “creates an appearance of a con…

3 days ago·New York, United States

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The New York Sun

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.

3 days ago·New York, United States

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Wonkette

Oh Nothing, Just Elon Musk Wanting To Take Over The FAA

Musk’s Falcon 9 dickrocket. Photo by Tim Mossholder on UnsplashSo kindly of Elon Musk to work for free with his fake chainsaw to help the US cut waste and fraud, like payouts to those countries that are scamming us for vaccines and refeeding bars for children with “severe wasting” / “extreme malnutrition”! Ho, ho, ho. Musk did not get to be the world’s richest man by doing charity, he did it by using billions in taxpayer-buck government subsidie…

3 days ago·United States

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