Articles tagged “elon musk”

Trump’s pick to head the FAA comes as the agency faces potential DOGE cuts and an air traffic controller shortage.

As a result of an extended freeze on grants for study abroad programs, some students told Skift that they are feeling stranded and confused.

United’s installation comes as Starlink is becoming an increasingly popular option for airlines looking to offer free, high-speed connectivity on board.

Industry officials testified to Congress about the air traffic controller shortage and technology shortfalls. Elon Musk and DOGE, however, became contentious flash points.

It's not a good look to have the chairman of Airbnb.org speak out against aid to refugees around the world.

President Donald Trump said he would speak to congressional leaders about passing a “single bill” to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control system.

In 2024, we saw Washington clamp down on the airline industry with a slate of regulations, investigations and merger decisions. Now, as Donald Trump is set for a second term, we could see a loosening in regulations and more merger activity.

Most travelers may not notice a shutdown at first. But the longer it stretches on, the greater the risk of disruptions.

The Department of Transportation hasn't been the focus of debate around spending cuts. But reducing regulations - and the workers who enforce them - could impact aviation.

Space tourism is no longer a fever dream of wonky scientists and starry-eyed visionaries. It’s real and it’s here, a fledgling economic powerhouse that’s still in its awkward adolescence – clumsy, unpredictable but filled with potential.