PlaneConnection Documentation
Everything you need to manage flight operations and safety compliance for your Part 135 operation.PlaneConnection brings your Safety Management System and Flight Operations into a single platform — built for charter and commuter operators who need to meet FAA 14 CFR Part 5 requirements by May 28, 2027.Start learning
Follow our tutorials to get up and running with PlaneConnection. Each tutorial walks you through a complete task from start to finish.Welcome to PlaneConnection
Learn what PlaneConnection does, who it is for, and how the platform is organized.
Quickstart
Log in, explore your workspace, and navigate between the SMS and Operations modules.
Submit Your First Safety Report
Walk through submitting a safety report, from filling in the details to understanding non-punitive reporting.
Create Your First Trip
Build a trip in the Operations module with aircraft, crew, passengers, and route details.
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Tutorials
Learning-oriented guides that walk you through real tasks step by step.
How-to Guides
Goal-oriented recipes for accomplishing specific tasks when you already know the basics.
Reference
Technical descriptions of report types, statuses, workflows, roles, and permissions.
Explanation
Background concepts — what SMS is, why it matters, and how the regulatory framework works.
Platform modules
PlaneConnection is organized into two core modules that work together:Safety Management System
Safety reports, investigations, corrective actions, risk assessments, compliance tracking, audits, safety committee, and document management. Built to meet FAA 14 CFR Part 5 requirements.
Flight Operations
Trip management, aircraft fleet, crew management, scheduling, dispatch, passengers, reservations, and accounting. Everything you need to run day-to-day flight operations.