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Elon Musk Says SpaceX Accepted 'Lower Revenue Deals' With Airlines—Here's Why
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2026-05-14AMZNAmazonAlpha Vantage Newsearnings
Event summary
Elon Musk revealed that SpaceX "deliberately accepted lower revenue deals with airlines" for Starlink to make the service easily accessible to all passengers. This strategy emphasizes a direct, portal-free connection and free onboard access, with Delta Air Lines opting for Amazon's Leo instead, citing its existing partnership with Amazon Web Services. Meanwhile, SpaceX is facing scrutiny from pension officials regarding Musk's voting power as it prepares for its IPO.
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