Air traffic control tower at Oslo Gardermoen under a quiet sky

How 12 Controllers Stopped Norway's Air Network

A four-day Norwegian air traffic controller strike closed Oslo Gardermoen and exposed how little slack sits inside modern air traffic control.

August 28, 2026 路 6 min 路 C.
Abstract illustration of AI-powered air traffic control with glowing flight paths and radar rings

Inside SMART: The FAA's AI Bet on Air Traffic Control

FAA鈥檚 SMART AI system debuts September 2026, predicting and deconflicting air traffic months ahead using cloud computing, in the agency鈥檚 boldest modernization bet.

June 22, 2026 路 5 min 路 C.