Delta CEO picks Amazon Leo over Starlink
In short
Delta CEO Ed Bastian picked Amazon’s new Leo service instead of Starlink.
Elon Musk warned that Bastian “will lose his job,” but the report does not say whether Delta has made a final contract choice or what happens next.
What the reporting says
Delta CEO Ed Bastian chose Amazon.com Inc.’s Leo service over Starlink, according to the reporting, drawing a warning from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The source says Leo is intended to be a Starlink alternative. It does not state whether Delta has signed a final contract, when the choice was made, or any business impact on Delta, Amazon, or SpaceX.
Why it matters
Delta Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian is reported to have chosen Amazon.com Inc.’s Leo service instead of SpaceX’s Starlink alternative. The story is mainly about a business-services selection and the public reaction from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The source does not confirm a finalized commercial deal, pricing, rollout timing, or any operational effect on Delta.