Musk pitches Starlink for FAA use over ‘dire’ state of air traffic control

Published February 27, 2025 8:50pm ET



SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is offering technology from his company’s Starlink to the Federal Aviation Administration to “restore air traffic control connectivity” as he warns the current systems pose a safety risk.

Without citing evidence, Musk shared on X that the air traffic control communication system managed by L3Harris is “breaking down” and that “the situation is extremely dire.” In his X post, Musk incorrectly stated the communication system was managed by Verizon, but he later corrected himself. 

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