A groundbreaking artificial intelligence system designed to forecast flight delays and assist air traffic controllers has been deployed in the Washington, D.C., area by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation. The new tool, called SMART, aims to optimize airspace management by analyzing data to improve efficiency and reduce disruptions. Officials highlight its potential as a major advancement in aviation technology, marking a shift toward data-driven decision-making in air traffic control. The system’s rollout signals a broader push to integrate AI into transportation infrastructure for smoother operations.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation launched a new artificial intelligence tool in the Washington, D.C., area Monday intended to predict flight delays and advise air traffic controllers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said at a press conference that the Strategic Management of Airspace, Routing and Trajectories (SMART) tool is the most...
