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Musk threatens Delta CEO over Starlink rejection in favour of Amazon
Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk has publicly warned Delta Air Lines' chief executive that he risks losing his job following the airline's decision to adopt Amazon's Leo satellite internet service instead of Starlink. Delta's leadership had justified the choice citing superior bandwidth availability at significantly lower costs.
LSN India ·
Elon Musk has issued a stark warning to Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, suggesting the executive faces professional consequences for the carrier's decision to partner with Amazon's satellite internet offering rather than SpaceX's Starlink service.
The dispute centres on Delta's selection of Amazon Leo, which the airline determined offered better bandwidth capacity at a substantially reduced price compared to Starlink's commercial offerings. Bastian had publicly defended the choice in media interviews, emphasising the financial and technical advantages of the Amazon partnership.
Musk's rebuke reflects growing tension between major technology firms competing for contracts in the emerging satellite internet sector. The exchange highlights how decisions by major corporations on technology partnerships have become increasingly subject to public pressure from influential industry figures.
Delta's selection of Amazon Leo represents a significant commercial win for the e-commerce giant's expanding satellite internet ambitions. The airline industry's technology choices carry considerable weight, as carriers continuously seek to enhance passenger connectivity while managing operational costs.