Alaska Airlines To Use Artificial Intelligence To Optimize Air Traffic Routing

Alaska Airlines and Airspace Intelligence announce a first-of-its-kind partnership to optimize air traffic flow with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The first-ever use of artificial intelligence in flight operations control continues Alaska's legacy of innovation, enabling more efficient and sustainable flights. Alaska Airlines has been a leader in implementing flight deck automation. The first foray into cockpit modernization started in 1987 with heads up displays (HUD) to project flight data on the cockpit windows to aid in landing. In 2010, the airline adopted Required Navigation Performance (RNP) to aid in precision landings in Alaska during bad weather.