Palantir Technologies Is About to Control the Skies With AI
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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Palantir Technologies a sole-source contract for AI integration, positioning the company to lead a $32.5 billion airspace modernization project. Palantir is among three finalists for the Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories (SMART) system, which aims to improve air traffic control using AI.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is modernizing its air traffic control systems with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). Palantir Technologies has secured a sole-source contract for 'FAALC Data Modernization and AI Integration,' a six-month project worth potentially over $11 million. The FAA has chosen Palantir, Thales, and Air Space Intelligence to compete for the larger Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories (SMART) system, which will extend conflict prediction from 15 minutes to two hours. Palantir has an advantage due to its existing integration with FAA workflows. The SMART system is part of a $32.5 billion modernization drive, with $12.5 billion already released. Europe is also modernizing its airspace, but its cautious AI outlook may hinder Palantir's international expansion.
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