# FAA rolls out air traffic AI tool in Washington region

> Source: <https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/6102156-smart-air-traffic-management-dc/>
> Published: 2026-09-21 19:07:10+00:00

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation launched a new artificial intelligence tool in the Washington, D.C., area Monday intended to predict flight delays and advise air traffic controllers.  Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said at a press conference that the Strategic Management of Airspace, Routing and Trajectories (SMART) tool is the most…