Elon Musk’s SpaceX is seeking to deploy Starlink satellite internet terminals to help accelerate an upgrade of the information technology networks that support the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is testing Starlink terminals for upgrades to the networks that manage airspace, creating the latest conflict of interest between the US government and Elon Musk.

Trump Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his team "point the fingers" at the FAA's alleged "ancient technology" and call on SpaceX engineers to help.

Personnel from Elon Musk's government downsizing team DOGE will make additional visits to Federal Aviation Administration facilities as they assist in efforts to modernize U.S. national airspace, the acting head of the agency said on Wednesday.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he hopes "the brightest minds in America" will help improve the nation's air traffic system.

Personnel from Elon Musk's government downsizing team DOGE will visit the Federal Aviation Administration's Air Traffic Control command center in Warrenton, Virginia, on Monday, as the Trump administration says it wants to reform the system.

Personnel from Elon Musk's government downsizing team called DOGE will visit the Federal Aviation Administration's Air Traffic Control command center in Virginia on Monday, as the Trump administration looks to reform the system.

The exact financial details of the contract have not been disclosed. SpaceX, a private aerospace company, is heavily reliant on government contracts, particularly from NASA.