FAA set to roll out AI air traffic tool at Washington-area airports, reports say
- On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration will launch its AI-powered SMART platform in Washington to proactively identify flight disruptions hours ahead. The system analyzes airspace conditions and airport capacities to mitigate delays and reduce cancellations.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy touted the initiative, noting the FAA has struggled with outdated software for three decades. The system addresses persistent staffing shortfalls and volatile weather patterns triggering massive flight delays.
- Air Space Intelligence secured an $875 million contract to develop SMART, spread over 12 years and awarded earlier this year. The software uses predictive analytics to ingest weather data and flight schedules, providing a shared intelligence stream for airlines and regulators.
- Union chief Nick Daniels emphasized that upgrades are "not competition for the controller workforce," dismissing automation concerns. Major carriers and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association voiced support for the technology.
- Following a 90-day testing period, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford plans nationwide expansion of the platform. The Department of Transportation aims to complete the full system overhaul by 2028, positioning SMART as the intelligence hub coordinating the country's air traffic infrastructure.
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FAA to Launch AI-Powered Air Traffic Management System in Washington Before Nationwide Rollout
The Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to begin deploying an artificial intelligence system in the Washington, D.C., region that combines flight schedules, weather, runway capacity ... The post FAA to Launch AI-Powered Air Traffic Management System in Washington Before Nationwide Rollout first appeared on [your]NEWS.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is introducing the SMART AI traffic management system at three airports in Washington with the aim of reducing delays and optimizing routes.
Trump administration to begin using new AI tool to forecast and prevent flight delays
The Trump administration will begin using a new artificial-intelligence tool on Monday to forecast and prevent flight delays across the Washington region’s three major airports—the first step toward a nationwide rollout. The system, called Strategic Management of Airspace, Routing and Trajectories, or SMART, is designed to analyze airline schedules, weather and other disruptions to “predict […]
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