FAA has proposed large fines for Musk -- and he may soon hold power over them: report
Source: raw story
Sarah K. Burris November 18, 2024 4:42PM ET
A battle could be looming between SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and the Federal Aviation Administration, which handles, among other things, air traffic as planes fly through U.S. airspace.
Musk faced proposed fines last year of about $633,00 over SpaceX violations, Politico reported, including over the company's unauthorized rocket firing.
When a rocket launch is scheduled, airplanes need to know to stay away from the air space.
Musk was furious that his rocket was delayed "for months because of a pending Fish and Wildlife Service review" and he deployed a "scorched earth" tactic, according to Politico.
"He’s used his social media megaphone to threaten to sue the agency for 'regulatory overreach,' accused it of 'politically motivated behavior,' taunted the FAA with crude humor and poked at the agency’s rules, which he says move too slowly to meet his goal of getting human civilization to Mars. He has also called for the resignation of FAA leader Mike Whitaker — who has four years left on the job, assuming he serves out his term," according to the report.
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Geez, just fine Musk--and let him sue. He will sue whether fines are issued or not IMHO
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Elmo is a vindictive prick, I have no doubt this issue is why he was spreading lies claiming the FAA wouldn't allow his helicopters into North Carolina with hurricane relief supplies.
Like he cares about anyone's life other than his.
Oh, he wants to "extend" civilization on planet Mars... like there's lots of food there on that dusty red desert!
And it takes 8 months of hazardous travel through space for food deliveries...
And once someone get bored to death of living over there, how do they come back home to their family, eh? 