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technology-and-transportation29 days ago•2 min saved

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.

via Politico|

#air-traffic-control #artificial-intelligence #faa

technology-and-policy1 month ago•1 min saved

FAA Launches Limited AI Air Traffic Tool in DC After Industry Pushback

The Federal Aviation Administration is beginning a 90-day test of its AI-driven air traffic management tool, SMART, at three Washington, DC-area airports starting Monday. Developed by Air Space Intelligence under an $875 million, 12-year contract, the system analyzes schedules, weather, and runway capacity to suggest alternative routes and prevent conflicts. Initially feared by airlines to be a disruptive, fully integrated control mechanism, the rollout has been scaled back to a limited advisory role within existing procedures. This cautious approach follows weeks of industry anxiety and high-level meetings, aiming to build confidence before any wider national deployment.

via Futurism|

#air-traffic-control #artificial-intelligence #aviation-policy

technology-and-policy1 month ago•4 min saved

FAA Launches Limited AI Traffic Tool Amid Industry Relief and Controller Shortage

The Federal Aviation Administration is set to launch its Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories (SMART) system, an AI-driven tool designed to predict traffic flows and suggest alternative routes. The initial rollout, expected around September 21, 2026, will focus on the three major airports in the Washington, DC, area. This limited deployment is part of a 90-day testing phase before a potential nationwide expansion. The system aims to reduce fuel burn, improve on-time performance, and mitigate congestion without altering existing controller procedures. It is part of an $875 million, 12-year contract with Air Space Intelligence to modernize the aging air traffic control infrastructure.

via Ars Technica|

#ai #air-traffic-control #aviation-safety

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

FAA quietly pilots AI to predict and deconflict air traffic

The FAA is quietly developing SMART, an AI-driven predictive air traffic management tool designed to foresee bottlenecks and suggest flight-path adjustments hours before conflicts occur, with Palantir, Thales and ASI leading the effort as part of a broader modernization push that could debut later this year.

via The Air Current|

#ai #air-traffic-management #aviation-industry