FAA Deploys AI Tool SMART in Washington Airspace to Cut Flight Delays

The FAA begins a limited Washington-area rollout of its AI tool SMART on Monday, using it to spot potential airspace congestion and reduce flight delays and cancellations before expanding it nationwide.

• The FAA begins a limited rollout of its AI tool SMART in airspace around Washington to identify potential congestion and reduce flight delays and cancellations.
• The US Transportation Department says SMART starts operating Monday in the Washington-area airspace.
• The FAA plans to gradually expand SMART to other parts of the country.