POLITICO
Sam Ogozalek
15 October 2026
Air Space Intelligence is a crucial part of the Trump administration’s bid to overhaul the U.S. aviation system.
The Federal Aviation Administration is working to acquire an ownership stake in a private company that is key to its ongoing drive to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system, including by using artificial intelligence, according to an internal FAA document reviewed by POLITICO.
The FAA in June awarded Boston-based startup Air Space Intelligence a contract — worth up to $875.9 million — for an AI-powered tool to help air traffic controllers manage the nation’s skies and a related system for an FAA nerve center in northern Virginia to better handle plane congestion. The AI platform’s initial launch in the Washington area has sparked concern among Democrats in Congress who say it should be put on pause until they have a better understanding of how it’s being deployed...
FAA seeks ownership stake in air traffic AI company - POLITICO - 15 October 2026
