The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration plans to launch an $875 million AI software program (SMART) to support air traffic controller workflows and reduce route conflicts, starting in the Washington, D.C., area
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The FAA plans to launch SMART, an AI software program designed to support air traffic controller workflows by predicting traffic flows using inputs such as airline schedules and weather. The program is budgeted at $875 million over 12 years and is expected to begin in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area before expanding to other regions.