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FAA Launches SMART AI Tool for Air Traffic Management

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The FAA is set to launch the SMART AI tool to assist air traffic controllers in managing congestion in the Washington, DC airspace, with a planned nationwide rollout. The tool aims to improve operational efficiency by predicting air traffic flows and identifying potential conflicts based on various factors. The initiative is part of an $875 million contract with Air Space Intelligence.

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The SMART system will begin advising air traffic controllers, marking the first implementation of AI in air traffic management by the FAA.

Claim Ledger

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Confirmed Fact

The SMART system is part of an $875 million, 12-year contract awarded to Air Space Intelligence.

Official Claim

SMART could debut for the three major airports in the Washington, DC area as soon as September 21.

Independent Finding

The airline industry was confused for weeks about the FAA’s plans to deploy the AI tool.

Confirmed Fact

The air traffic controller workforce has declined by 6 percent over the past decade.

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FAA tees up $875M AI tool to help manage air traffic congestion

Ars Technica·1h ago