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Elon Musk ethics outcry skyrockets with offer to ‘plug into’ FAA
The FAA oversees airspace for both commercial planes and rockets and Musk’s interest in reforming the agency comes after a plane crash killed 67 people.
Elon Musk Wanted FAA Chief Out, But There's No Evidence He Pushed Him To Resign
In the fall of 2024, the tech billionaire said the FAA administrator should resign after the agency fined his company over safety issues.
US Senator's Message to New DOT Secretary: Keep Elon Musk Away From the FAA
The ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation is calling on newly appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to ensure Elon Musk stays out of Federal Aviation Administration operations.
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FAA Leader Quit Before D.C. Plane Crash—Thanks to Elon Musk
The world’s richest man apparently thought it was a good idea to bully the Federal Aviation Administration chief out of his job.
Senate Democrat Wants USDOT to Bar Elon Musk From Airspace Reform Effort
The top Democrat on the Senate Commerce Committee said she is asking U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to bar President Donald Trump's adviser Elon Musk from involvement in efforts to reform air traffic control.
Elon Musk’s Role in Trump’s Airspace Reform Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Conflicts of Interest
Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration’s airspace reform efforts has sparked opposition due to alleged conflicts of interest. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed Wednesday that he consulted Musk,
It seems the FAA office overseeing SpaceX’s Starship probe still has some bite
"The FAA has directed SpaceX to lead an investigation of the Starship Super Heavy Flight 7 mishap with FAA oversight," the ...
Legislators raise concerns about Musk’s conflicts of interest as he gains access to FAA
Lawmakers are raising concerns that Elon Musk’s broadening access to the federal government is posing conflicts of interest, ...
Top Democrat on Commerce panel says Musk’s work with FAA poses ‘clear conflict’
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee, has sent a letter to Transportation ...
The FAA is facing a major crisis without a leader because Elon Musk pushed him out
Musk has publicly clashed with the FAA and its former chief, Michael Whitaker. The Federal Aviation Administration is facing ...
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FAA was left rudderless after former chief quit post 10 days before DC plane, helicopter crash
Elon Musk pushed Federal Aviation Administration Chief Michael Whitaker from his post just 10 days before the deadly plane ...
The Contentious History Between Elon Musk and Former FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker
While that office may be ready to go to work, the FAA itself is not fully on the job. That’s because it’s without an ...
SpaceX's Starship junk sells for thousands after rocket explodes
Online sellers are getting high bids on exploded rocket bits that have landed in Texas and near the Turks and Caicos Islands.