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

The FAA is deploying an $875 million AI-based software program to assist air traffic controllers in managing and navigating the skies more effectively. The initiative aims to modernize air traffic management systems with AI-powered tools.

Background

The FAA has long sought to modernize the aging U.S. air traffic control infrastructure, with previous efforts like the NextGen program facing delays and budget overruns.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Sep 18, 2026 at 06:14 AM
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6.0 / 10