Ars Technica
FAA tees up $875M AI tool to help manage air traffic congestion
Friday, September 18, 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration announced plans to deploy an artificial intelligence tool aimed at managing air traffic congestion, with an initial $875 million investment. The tool will first be tested in the Washington, D.C. airspace before potential expansion to other regions. The FAA has not announced a specific timeline for the nationwide rollout or named the technology provider.
