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Concerns Over Safety Testing and Staff Training Spark Congressional Intervention
More than two dozen US lawmakers are urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to pause the rollout of a new artificial intelligence tool, called Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories (SMART), at Washington-area airports. The lawmakers are seeking answers about safety testing and staff training, and want the FAA to provide details on the evaluation process and accountability measures. The SMART system, developed by Air Space Intelligence, aims to help manage air traffic by forecasting congestion and suggesting scheduling changes. The FAA announced plans for a gradual expansion of the system beyond the Washington area, but lawmakers are calling for a pause until their concerns are addressed. The request was reported by AeroTime.