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DOT tests AI air-traffic tool at select D.C.-area airports

The Department of Transportation is piloting an AI-based system at selected airports around Washington, D.C., aimed at cutting flight delays and cancellations.

Published Sep 22, 2026, 11:40 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The U.S. Department of Transportation is testing an AI-powered air traffic management tool at selected airports in the Washington, D.C., area. The pilot aims to reduce flight delays and cancellations by improving air-traffic decision-making; officials have not announced which other airports might be included next.