The Federal Aviation Administration is initiating a rollout of a new AI-powered air traffic management system, known as SMART, starting with three major airports in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. SMART utilizes AI models to predict traffic flows, analyze weather patterns, and identify potential airspace conflicts to improve fuel efficiency and flight punctuality. The initiative forms part of an $875 million, 12-year contract awarded to Boston-based startup Air Space Intelligence.
Why it matters
Federal agencies are deploying large-scale predictive AI contracts, establishing lucrative opportunities for specialized enterprise software vendors.
Incremental deployment strategies offer a playbook for deploying AI into mission-critical infrastructure while mitigating operational risk.
Source: arstechnica.com
