Elon Musk Faces Scrutiny Over SpaceX Push to Overhaul FAA Systems

Musk's efforts to replace FAA's air traffic control system with SpaceX's Starlink technology raise conflict-of-interest concerns and questions about safety and transparency.

Elon Musk, through his role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is advocating for SpaceX's Starlink system to replace the FAA's aging air traffic control infrastructure.
This push conflicts with an existing $2.4 billion contract awarded to Verizon to modernize FAA systems, leaving the future of that agreement uncertain.
FAA employees have reportedly been threatened with termination if they impede the implementation of SpaceX's Starlink technology, raising concerns about undue influence and workplace pressure.
Critics, including former FAA officials, have warned that rushing to adopt unproven Starlink technology could compromise safety and cybersecurity in the national airspace system.
Musk's dual role as a government advisor and head of SpaceX has sparked allegations of open corruption and calls for recusal to ensure transparent and competitive decision-making.