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technology-and-transportation28 days ago•20 min saved

FAA Launches SMART AI Tool to Predict Congestion at D.C. Airports

The FAA has launched SMART, an AI tool to predict and mitigate air traffic congestion at three major D.C.-area airports. The system, which centralizes 200 data streams to forecast weather and traffic, is undergoing a 90-day pilot. While the FAA emphasizes its predictive capabilities, airline officials expressed initial concerns about integration before the agency clarified that SMART will only provide advisory routing options within existing procedures, not replace human controllers.

via The Washington Post|

#ai #air-traffic-control #faa

technology-and-transportation28 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-transportation1 month ago•0 min saved

Archer Aviation Unveils Downtown LA Vertiport Plans for 2028 Olympics

Archer Aviation and AEG have announced a multiyear partnership to build the first vertical takeoff and landing (vertiport) site at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. The facility is designed to serve as a hub for electric air taxis, aiming to reduce travel times across the city from over an hour to 10-20 minutes. The project is scheduled to be operational in time for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, with Archer designated as the official air taxi provider for the event. A physical model of the Midnight aircraft was displayed at the venue on August 24, 2026, though it has not yet received Federal Aviation Administration approval for flight.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#aeg #archer-aviation #la-live

technology-and-transportation2 years ago•24 min saved

"2023: A Challenging Year for Autonomous Vehicle Progress"

In 2023, Cruise, GM's robotaxi division, faced a significant setback as operations were halted across the USA following a ban in California. This was largely due to a serious incident where a Cruise vehicle dragged an injured pedestrian, compounded by the company's failure to disclose the full details of the event to regulators. The situation was exacerbated by a pre-existing tension between Cruise and San Francisco officials, and the DMV's subsequent investigation into other incidents involving Cruise. The company's approach to expansion, safety, and transparency has been called into question, leading to the resignation of its CEO and a reevaluation of its strategies in the competitive self-driving car market.

via Forbes|

##cruise #robocar