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

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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.

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  • The Federal Aviation Administration launched an ambitious $875-million-dollar push to make the U.S. airspace more efficient.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:37:56 UTC.

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