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The FAA’s plan to fix air traffic? $875 million worth of AI
Publisher description: A new AI-based software program is being launched to help air traffic controllers better navigate their jobs as the crossing guards of America's skies.
TechCrunch | Sep 17, 2026 | Lucas Ropek
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The Federal Aviation Administration has been struggling to manage an air traffic control shortage throughout the country. One of those solutions appears to be an $875 million AI software program that is expected to help air traffic controllers manage their workflows and more safely navigate flight routes. The Wall Street Journal reports that the FAA will soon launch Smart, which stands for Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories — an automated software program designed to help streamline air traffic operations.
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