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FAA expands AI tool for air traffic management across US airspace

The FAA has expanded its AI tool, SMART, for air traffic management across the US. The system, which cost $875 million, has rerouted 180 flights since its initial rollout in Washington, DC, saving time and fuel. However, the air traffic controllers' union was not involved in its development.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has expanded the use of its AI tool, SMART, for managing air traffic across the US. Initially implemented in Washington, DC, the system has rerouted 180 flights since September 21, saving an average of 10 minutes and nearly 80 gallons of fuel per flight. Airline executives support the rollout, but the union representing air traffic controllers has stated it was not involved in the system's design or testing. The FAA aims to replicate these results nationwide.

Key facts

  • FAA expanded the SMART AI tool for air traffic management nationwide.
  • The SMART system cost $875 million.
  • 180 flights were rerouted since its implementation on September 21.
  • The system saved an average of 10 minutes and 80 gallons of fuel per flight.
  • The air traffic controllers' union was not involved in the system's design.
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