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New Technology Helps Cut Wait Times and Improve Air Traffic Control
The Federal Aviation Administration’s new artificial intelligence-powered air traffic control software, SMART, is being used to reduce commercial flight delays at DFW Airport. The system has already shown promising results, with a recent cargo flight arriving 12 minutes early after SMART recommended a shorter route. According to the US Department of Transportation, SMART has helped reroute nearly 180 flights across the US, improving flight times and saving fuel. The technology was first reported by The Dallas Morning News.