Cronyism, anyone?

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.

  • Tar_Alcaran@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    51·
    15 hours ago

    I have loads and loads of guns. Who am I to shoot?

    The French managed it with guillotines, and that took a LOT more effort, since you can’t keep one in your coat.