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Air traffic controller in the tower's top floor control room overlooking the Heathrow Airport runways and airfield, and giving instructions to pilots

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Video. How AI is being piloted to help direct air traffic at Heathrow airport

Updated: 29/11/2024 - 9:53 GMT+1

The AI engine has already been tested on over 40,000 flights at London Heathrow, but experts warn AI systems have limitations.

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