A cross-regional review of AI safety regulations in the commercial aviation

The aviation industry has always been a first mover in adopting technological advancements. This early adoption offers valuable insights because of its stringent regulations and safety - critical procedures. As a result, the aviation industry provides an optimal platform to counter AI vulnerabilities through its tight regulation s, standardization processes, and certification of new technologies . Keywords: AI in aviation; aviation safety; standardization; certifiable AI; regulations 2 Introduction The aviation industry has always been a trailblazer in embracing innovation, constantly driving safer air travel through various technological revolutions from the early days of pioneer flights to the modern era. T he latest frontier lies in the rise of arti ficial intelligence (AI) and it s potential to reshape aviation in extraordinary ways from pre - flight arrangements to in - flight operations and analyze post - flight data . In real - time, AI - powered assistants in cockpits can analyze vast amounts of data to alert pilots of changing weather conditions and determine optimal flight routes . Moreover, AI can vastly improve business intelligence by predicting and mitigating potential delays, reducing congestion, and ensuring smoother operations and safety . As AI continues to develop, the policy landscape on its role and application will evolve. In 1956, computer science researchers across the United States gathered at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire to discuss the formative concepts and ideas on a new branch of computing pegged artificial intelligence. The end goal of this gathering was to advance AI to the point that human assistance and intervention was no longer needed to perform a task. The evolution of AI since this meeting has resulted in decades of research and investment in the AI ecosystem -- a group of AI systems which are linked togethe r to achieve common goals .