Inside airlines' panic as FAA pushed new AI tool

Business Insider | 19-09-2026 12:21am |

Airlines have moved from panic to cautious optimism regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's new artificial intelligence tool for airspace management. The tool, called Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories (SMART), aims to reduce flight delays by predicting and managing airspace congestion. Industry confusion over the FAA's vague plans eased after agency officials clarified that the tool would initially be used in a limited capacity. The SMART tool is set to debut in the coming days, offering advice to air traffic controllers.

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