https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-aviation-administration-to-deploy-ai-at-washington-area-airportsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-aviation-administration-to-deploy-ai-at-washington-area-airportshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-aviation-administration-to-deploy-ai-at-washington-area-airports#u80536Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:55:59 +0000The Federal Aviation Administration has begun deploying an AI-powered air traffic management tool called SMART at Washington-area airports. The system analyzes 200 different flight data streams to predict traffic flows and identify conflicts before they happen. By predicting congestion, the tool allows managers to adjust departure times and routes to reduce flight delays and cancellations. The program involves an investment of $875 million intended to make AI the central brain of air traffic control towers.Why it mattersAir traffic congestion frequently leads to systemic delays and cancellatio