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Aviation regulators turn to AI to help manage the nation's airspace

Sep 21, 2026 · Joel Rose

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Aviation regulators turn to AI to help manage the nation's airspace
An American Eagle plane takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport in October 2025 in Burbank, California.
An American Eagle plane takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport in October 2025 in Burbank, California.

The Federal Aviation Administration launched an ambitious $875-million-dollar push to make the U.S. airspace more efficient. But critics say it won't solve bigger problems with air traffic control.

(Image credit: Mario Tama)

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