Elon Musk said Thursday that it is crucial for Starlink, a division of his SpaceX satellite and rocket company, to take over the FAA's air traffic control communication system. He explained that the old system is failing and described the situation as "extremely dire."
The FAA confirmed reports earlier this week that it is testing three Starlink terminals.
To be clear here, the Verizon communication system to air traffic control is breaking down very rapidly. The FAA assessment is single digit months to catastrophic failure, putting air traveler safety at serious risk.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 27, 2025
The Starlink terminals are being sent at NO COST to the… https://t.co/B3XOFZerJB
Musk said that regarding the old communications system in place at the FAA, that it “is single digit months to catastrophic failure, putting air traveler safety at serious risk. The Starlink terminals are being sent at NO COST to the taxpayer on an emergency basis to restore air traffic control connectivity," Musk wrote on X.
