Transportation seeks $30B for AI air traffic control modernization

The U.S. Transportation Department requested an additional $30 billion from Congress to modernize air traffic control, including IT systems and AI tools. The AI-powered SMART tool, which combines 200 data streams, has been running at Washington-area airports since Sept. 22.

• Transportation asks Congress for an extra $30 billion for ATC modernization
• The SMART AI tool combines 200 data streams on flight paths and weather
• SMART has run at Washington, Dulles and Baltimore airports since Sept. 22
• Rep. Beyer and air traffic controllers were not involved in SMART's design