FAA rolls out air traffic AI tool in Washington region
Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool called SMART in the Washington, D.C. area. This tool helps predict flight delays and gives advice to air traffic controllers to improve flight management.Key Facts
- The FAA and the Department of Transportation developed the SMART AI tool.
- SMART stands for Strategic Management of Airspace, Routing and Trajectories.
- The tool launched in the Washington, D.C. region.
- SMART uses AI to forecast flight delays before they happen.
- It provides guidance to air traffic controllers to manage flights better.
- The goal is to make air travel smoother and more efficient.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the launch at a press event.
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