Published Sep 21, 2026, 1:10 PM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source

FAA's SMART system to enhance air traffic control efficiency and safety with AI

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The FAA is introducing the Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes, and Trajectories (SMART) system, an AI-powered tool that analyzes 200 data points including weather and flight paths to provide predictive insights to human air traffic controllers, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce delays and cancellations, and enhance safety by upgrading from old analog systems to high-speed fiber and digital technology while maintaining human control.