Cargo Airline Technology

NOTOC (Notification to Captain) is the document informing pilots about dangerous goods loaded aboard the aircraft. Digital NOTOC replaces paper documents — pilots receive the notification directly on their Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). DG data flows automatically from the cargo acceptance system through load planning to the EFB, ensuring pilots always have current information and reducing the risk of DG misdeclaration incidents.

ONE Record is IATA's standard for end-to-end digital data sharing across the air cargo supply chain. It replaces legacy Cargo-IMP and Cargo-XML standards with a modern API-based approach using RESTful APIs and JSON-LD data modeling. Each shipment has a digital URI that all stakeholders — shipper, forwarder, airline, ground handler, customs, consignee — can read and update with proper access controls. This enables real-time visibility and eliminates data re-entry.

e-AWB implementation challenges include: integration with diverse freight forwarder systems across markets, alignment with customs digital systems in different countries, handling of special cargo types that still require paper attachments, staff training on digital documentation processes, and fallback procedures when digital systems are unavailable. Industry target is 100% e-AWB adoption, but implementation varies significantly by market.

Digital DG checking automatically validates each declaration against IATA DGR 60+ limitations including proper shipping name, UN number, class, packing group, quantity limits, and aircraft compatibility. The system checks segregation rules when multiple DG items are loaded on the same aircraft. Automated checks eliminate human error in regulation lookups, ensure consistent enforcement, and maintain a complete audit trail for regulatory inspections.

Freighter load planning must optimize for: ULD dimensional fit across main deck and lower deck positions, weight distribution within structural limits for each station, cumulative balance within takeoff and landing trim ranges, DG segregation on the aircraft, and maximum payload utilization. Advanced systems use 3D visualization and optimization algorithms to achieve the best cargo arrangement while meeting all safety constraints.

We usually use a parallel-run approach so the old and new systems operate together during transition, reducing downtime and data risk.

Yes. We design API and import workflows for POS, marketplaces, and bank statements to reduce manual entry and reconciliation errors.

The right choice depends on transaction volume and complexity. We assess your workflow before recommending cloud accounting, POS, ERP, or dashboard tools.