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FAA Launches SMART AI Tool for DC Airports Amid Infrastructure Failures

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially launched its AI-powered Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories (SMART) system for the three major Washington, D.C.-area airports. The tool aims to reduce delays by predicting traffic and weather impacts, though it operates as a decision-support system rather than an autonomous controller. This rollout coincides with a significant infrastructure failure in the Northeast, highlighting ongoing challenges in the U.S. air traffic control network.