The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a new artificial intelligence system called SMART (Strategic Management of Aerospace, Routes, and Trajectories) aimed at enhancing air travel efficiency. Currently, it operates around Washington, D.C. and processes 200 data streams into consolidated insights for air traffic controllers. This predictive system assists in identifying potential flight issues related to weather and flight paths, although decisions will still be made by human controllers.
Traveler opinions at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport show mixed feelings about the system. Some, like Eric Marks, view AI as a useful tool that requires human oversight, while others express the need for more research before its broader implementation.
The FAA plans to gradually expand the system across the country, but has not provided a timeline for its introduction in other locations.
