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Sep 17, 2026

FAA launches $875 million AI-powered air traffic control system

Federal aviation officials are preparing to launch an AI-powered air-traffic tool called Smart in one of the nation's busiest corridors as soon as Monday, expected to reduce delays by up to 30%.

Sep 17, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪SMART, the AI-powered air-traffic control software developed by Air Space Intelligence, will first debut in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area before expanding to other regions nationwide
  • ▪The Federal Aviation Administration stated that its 2026 hiring plan would erase the FAA's longstanding staffing shortage
  • ▪The United States government is engaged in a broad effort to modernize the nation's aging air traffic systems

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