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FAA rolls out air traffic AI tool in Washington region

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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