The Federal Aviation Administration is considering awarding Musk’s SpaceX a contract to provide Starlink internet service for its air traffic control communications network, possibly replacing a deal with Verizon, which was awarded a contract for the FAA’s internet technology in 2023, according to multiple reports.

Elon Musk's Starlink is reportedly close to winning a $2.4 billion contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the expense of Verizon. As reported by the Washington Post this week, the FAA is close to canceling the contract it awarded to Verizon back in 2023.

The Verizon communication system to air traffic control is breaking down very rapidly. The FAA assessment is single digit months to catastrophic failure,