cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/26131439
Summary
The FAA is reportedly set to cancel a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to modernize air traffic control communications and instead award it to Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Musk has publicly criticized Verizon’s system as failing, though without evidence. SpaceX employees have been embedded within the FAA, and some now have agency email addresses.
The move raises concerns about favoritism and conflicts of interest, especially as Musk’s companies have received $38 billion in government funding.
The contract transfer has not followed standard procedures, prompting resistance from senior FAA officials.
Half of the country is proudly sticking their head in the sand and spouting propaganda because they’re too stupid to think objectively. The other half is genuinely worried, but seriously, what are they supposed to do?