Artificial Intelligence
Exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on aircraft dispatch and aviation operations.
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform aviation operations, from flight planning and weather analysis to air traffic flow management and predictive maintenance. ADF is monitoring these developments to ensure that AI augments rather than replaces the professional judgment of certificated aircraft dispatchers, and that regulatory frameworks keep pace with technological change while preserving the human oversight essential to aviation safety.
Latest update: FAA SMART
ADF brings you the latest on SMART—and what it means for your desk. Learn about the initial rollout, ADF’s priorities, and the questions dispatchers are bringing to the FAA.
Read: FAA SMART: What Dispatchers Need to Know — Miguel Reyes, President, September 23, 2026.