According to internal agency documents, the FAA is seeking an ownership stake in Air Space Intelligence, which is developing a new AI-supported air traffic management system. The reported preliminary terms would allow the government to buy shares at a set price, and the FAA is negotiating the arrangement. The company won an FAA contract in June 2026 to develop two connected systems for managing air traffic.
The FAA began using SMART on a limited basis around Washington, DC, on September 21, 2026. In an October 9, 2026, letter, lawmakers called for pausing its use at Reagan National (DCA), Dulles International (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International (BWI). They asked about completed safety evaluations, performance during severe weather or equipment outages, and the training personnel received.
