Trump’s DOGE chief is gutting workers at the FAA while nabbing key contracts, but appeared surprised that planes don’t always fly in a straight line.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is working with the Federal Aviation Administration, the very agency his DOGE organization is currently in the process of modernizing. According to multiple outlets, the FAA is currently testing the use of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network to improve its telecommunications in remote geographical areas.
Elon Musk's Starlink is poised to potentially secure a significant federal contract to modernize the air traffic communications system, currently held by Verizon. This move highlights potential conflicts of interest due to Musk's dual roles.