U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy (left) and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford introduce the SMART air traffic management system at a new center in Washington, D.C. [Credit: U.S. Department of Transportation]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA has deployed its AI-powered Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories (SMART) platform to all 22 U.S. air route traffic control centers.
SMART centralizes about 200 data streams to provide routing and schedule recommendations, aiming to reduce delays, improve fuel efficiency, and optimize the travel experience.
Initial results show SMART has successfully rerouted flights, saving time and fuel, but concerns have been raised by air traffic controller unions and lawmakers regarding its development process and stakeholder consultation.
Pilots across the country may now receive routing and schedule recommendations from air traffic control (ATC) that were informed by an AI-powered system.
The FAA told FLYING on Tuesday that its new Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories (SMART) platform is now active in the airspace of all of the nation’s air route traffic control centers (ARTCCs).
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
