Trump Admin Greenlights Installation of Elon Musk’s Starlink On United Airlines Planes

Federal regulators took place on Monday as United Airlines collaborated with Starlink to launch their first commercial flights on Wi-Fi systems in May, according to the airline. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the use of satellite internet from Starlink, a subsidiary of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, on United’s Embraer 175 aircraft. I said. (Related: […]

Musk Says South Africa Banned Starlink Because He’s ‘Not Black’

Elon Musk on Friday claimed that his satellite internet company Starlink could not operate in South Africa because he was “not black.” SpaceX, the parent company of satellite services, is banned from entering the South African market due to the country’s widespread Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE). Rulesaims to “strengthen the economic participation of black people […]

FAA Reportedly Considering Replacing Verizon With Musk’s Starlink For $2 Billion Air Traffic Control Contract

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering cancelling its $2.4 billion air traffic control and communications system contract with Verizon and will instead join Elon Musk’s satellite company, sources told the Washington Post. A potential shift to Starlink, a satellite communications infrastructure under SpaceX, comes after General Services Management (GSA) in December Report It highlights […]

Why The EU Is Shelling Out Billions To Compete With Elon Musk’s Starlink

The European Union plans to spend about $11.13 billion to develop a satellite network aimed at competing with Elon Musk’s Starlink, according to a press release on Monday. The European Commission on Monday signed a concession agreement to start building the Satellite Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security (IRIS²). IRIS² is a multi-orbit constellation of […]

Biden Admin Relies On Elon Musk’s Starlink To Restore Internet After Previously Rejecting Its Bid For Award

The Biden administration's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) turned to Elon Musk's Starlink to restore internet access after Hurricane Helen, despite previously rejecting the company's bid for a major contract. are. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said on CBS News' “Face the Nation” on Sunday that the state will help “underserved” areas like Asheville, North Carolina, […]