Beyer calls on FAA to suspend AI system for DC-area airports: ‘Guinea pigs’
Rep. Don Beyer urged the FAA to pause its SMART system rollout, citing safety, training, and testing concerns.
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Published Sep 22, 2026
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Rep. Donald Beyer urged the FAA to suspend its new AI air-traffic system, saying controllers were not involved in its design or trained to use it. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the system is intended to reduce delays and ease pressure on controllers.
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Representative calling for the FAA to suspend the system’s rollout
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