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The FAA plans to invest $875 million in an AI software program called Smart to address air traffic control shortages and improve air traffic management across the U.S.

US · 2026-09-17

Key takeaway

FAA commits $875 million to deploy AI-powered air traffic management software (Smart) from Air Space Intelligence.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerthe FAA commits $875 million to deploy AI-powered air traffic management (Smart) to address controller shortages
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onAI-driven workflow automation and conflict prediction improve airspace throughput and reduce operational delays for airlines
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUS SMEs dependent on air freight or business travel experience improved schedule reliability and potentially lower indirect costs as delays ease

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Source: TechCrunch

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