Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is scheduled to deliver remarks on Monday regarding the launch of a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initiative. The program, titled the Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes, and Trajectories (SMART), utilizes artificial intelligence to assist air traffic controllers in managing national airspace more efficiently.

The primary objective of the SMART tool is to mitigate flight delays and manage congestion by processing large volumes of data. According to the FAA, the system will integrate real-time information concerning airport capacity, current weather conditions, and air travel patterns to provide controllers with actionable insights. This rollout represents a broader effort by the Department of Transportation to modernize aging infrastructure and improve the reliability of the national aviation system.

While the announcement focuses on the technical capabilities of the AI, the move comes amid ongoing discussions regarding the integration of automation into critical infrastructure. The FAA has stated that the tool is intended to support, rather than replace, human decision-making in air traffic control centers. Further details on the implementation timeline and the specific airports slated for the initial rollout are expected to be provided during Secretary Duffy’s remarks.