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> A failure of IT systems shouldn't stop the plane flying... You don't realise how much IT is involved in the process of loading a plane. Just the weight and b
by namdnay 7y ago
> A failure of IT systems shouldn't stop the plane flying...
You don't realise how much IT is involved in the process of loading a plane. Just the weight and balance calculation will take a very long time if done manually.
- zaphirplane 7y agoI expected that to be done by the airport and independent of the airline
- namdnay 7y agoNo, it's part of the Flight Management module of the airline Departure Control System, based on the passengers boarded, their age and sex, the weight and containers of the bags checked, and the amount of fuel needed. This prints out a load sheet that must be signed off by the pilot, and then they can load the bags and fuel accordingly