“AI Can Help”: American Airlines’ Newest Solution To Get Rid Of Contrails

While the vapor trails produced by airliners don’t contain chemical agents sprayed for secretive reasons, they do pose a risk. Contrails are an effect that results from specific atmospheric conditions combined with elements from an aircraft’s engine exhaust, manifesting as long trails that form behind an aircraft. They can pose a significant threat to the environment, which is why airlines and manufacturers are looking for ways to combat it. American Airlines, the US’ second-largest airline, is turning to artificial intelligence.