What Happened
Nationwide Rollout Aims To Reduce Flight Delays And Cancellations
The Federal Aviation Administration is launching an AI-powered air traffic management tool, called SMART, in the Washington, D.C., area, with a nationwide rollout to follow. The system, developed by Air Space Intelligence, aims to reduce delays and cancellations by anticipating traffic patterns and suggesting adjustments to individual flights. The FAA has faced staffing shortfalls in air traffic control, and the agency has pursued several approaches to address the problem. The rollout is part of a broader modernization effort, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy seeking $6 billion to $10 billion to integrate AI into the air traffic control system, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.