# DOT Expands SMART Air-Traffic Tool

The U.S. Department of Transportation began using its SMART air-traffic decision-support tool at three Washington-area airports in September 2026. DOT reports that the tool has helped reroute 110 flights while reducing flight time and fuel use, and plans to expand it nationwide in the coming months. Air Space Intelligence developed the tool; the signal provides no contract value, solicitation number, or procurement contact.

- For aviation and technology contractors, the planned expansion highlights DOT’s use of decision-support technology to improve air-traffic operations and reduce fuel consumption.
- Air Space Intelligence is the identified developer. The signal does not establish whether nationwide expansion will involve a new procurement or an existing contract.
- Companies evaluating potential work should distinguish the announced operational expansion from an open solicitation; no specific bid opportunity or procurement timeline is provided.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 31, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

### Vendors
- Air Space Intelligence (ASI) (SMART tool developer)

### Sources
- [MUST READ: DOT AI program Easing Flight Traffic, Control Tower Headaches—But Still Dems Oppose | US Department of Transportation](https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/must-read-dot-ai-program-easing-flight-traffic-control-tower-headaches-still-dems) - DOT