What Happened
Federal Regulators Turn To Artificial Intelligence For Air Traffic Control
The Federal Aviation Administration has officially launched its ambitious $875-million-dollar software overhaul, known as Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories, or SMART. The new system aims to reduce delays and stress on air traffic controllers by optimizing flight schedules and reducing congestion. According to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, SMART will slash frustrating delays, reduce stress on controllers, and lower travel prices. The FAA tapped Air Space Intelligence to build the system, which is part of a broader $12.5 billion push to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system, as reported by NPR.