https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/aviation-regulators-turn-to-ai-to-help-manage-the-nation-s-airspaceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/aviation-regulators-turn-to-ai-to-help-manage-the-nation-s-airspacehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/aviation-regulators-turn-to-ai-to-help-manage-the-nation-s-airspace#u80990Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:31:39 +0000Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has introduced an AI-driven air traffic control management tool designed to lower flight cancellations and delays. The FAA is implementing the system to modernize national airspace management, with tests scheduled for airports in the Washington DC area. While the tool automates management tasks, Duffy stated that a human will maintain final authority over the program. The rollout has caused anxiety among airline operators regarding the transition to the new technology.Why it mattersThe US aviation system faces chronic congestion and inefficiency. This shi