Congested Skies: The FAA's High Stakes Bet on AI The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching a major effort to manage air traffic in the nation's capital using an AI powered tool.
Dubbed Systematic Management of Airspace, Resources, and Traffic (SMART), this system will predict congestion and identify potential conflicts based on factors such as airline schedules and weather conditions.
The skies above Washington, D. C. , are among the busiest in the world, with three major airports generating over 100,000 flights per year.