The FAA’s plan to fix air traffic? $875 million worth of AI

The FAA will implement the cloud-based AI platform Smart (Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories) from Air Space Intelligence for air traffic management. The contract is worth $875 million over 12 years; the system will first launch in Washington, then in other regions.

• Contract worth $875 million over 12 years
• Smart platform predicts air flows and conflicts
• First deployment region will be Washington
• Developer is Air Space Intelligence