That system just makes suggestions and isn't actually integrated in any ATC system. This is a telecom issue.

Its more than likely that system is just created by some Trump donor and was purchased by the FAA to launder public funds to some company that Trump owes a favor too. Its not actually integrated with anything.

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cogman10 a day ago | parent | next [-]

Perhaps it's using the same communications channels and has overwhelmed them?

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		Hosted in Azure?
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		SMART is a cloud-based system that centralizes 200 data streams – including weather patterns, flight paths, traffic flow, and controller staffing metrics – into one platform. yeah... sounds about right.

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rurp a day ago | parent | prev [-]

> That system just makes suggestions and isn't actually integrated in any ATC system. This is a telecom issue.

Is there any evidence for this beyond a single statement from the govt? This administration hasn't exactly developed a reputation for fully accurate and truthful reporting.