A team from SpaceX is being brought in to overhaul FAA’s air traffic control system
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SpaceX is visiting the Air Traffic Control Command Center in Virginia to assist in overhauling the system after a recent DC air disaster. The FAA has fired numerous probationary employees who maintain critical infrastructure, as part of a broader federal job cut. Elon Musk is involved through his role at the Department of Government Efficiency. Critics worry about conflicts of interest and air traffic safety due to understaffing and outdated systems.
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