FAA Awards $875M Contract for AI Traffic Management Tools
The FAA is deploying new AI tools, including an $875 million ASI contract, to reduce flight congestion and enhance runway safety across the US.
Jun 27, 20263 min
Regulatory
IndiGo Pilots Trial SITA OptiClimb to Reduce Fuel Burn
IndiGo has launched a trial of the SITA OptiClimb AI solution across its Airbus fleet to optimize fuel efficiency during the energy-intensive climb phase.
Jun 25, 20264 min
Airlines
NTSB Blocks UPS Crash Files After AI CVR Fabrications
The NTSB suspended public access to accident dockets after AI was used to reconstruct cockpit audio from spectrograms related to the UPS Flight 2976 crash.
May 23, 20264 min
Safety
Trip.com Pilots IATA Digital ID for AI-Driven Booking
Trip.com Group and IATA are piloting a Customer ID digital identity initiative to streamline travel booking and reduce errors using mobile wallets.
May 13, 20265 min
Technology
FAA Tests AI System to Reduce National Flight Delays
The FAA is testing its SMART AI program to predict air traffic congestion up to two hours in advance, aiming to reduce widespread flight delays.
May 10, 20264 min
Technology
Melbourne Airport Deploys AI Agents for Incident Response
Melbourne Airport is using agentic AI to help staff access SOPs and draft incident reports, aiming to improve response times and operational efficiency.
May 4, 20264 min
Technology
Autonomous ATC Startups Confront FAA's AI Certification Reality
Venture-backed startups race to automate air traffic control but face major hurdles from the FAA's strict AI certification process for safety systems.
May 1, 20265 min
Regulatory
AI Transforms Private Jet Operations, Axiom Aviation Reports
Axiom Aviation reports AI is now critical for private jet safety, predictive maintenance, and asset valuation, impacting owner decisions and resale value.
Mar 16, 20265 min
Technology
Xega Launches Beta Program for AI-Powered Flight Planning Platform
Xega has opened its beta program for a new AI flight planning platform, offering advanced situational awareness and route planning tools to 100 pilots.
Mar 9, 20264 min
Technology