You need the Admin role to configure workspace-level notification settings. Individual users can
manage their own notification preferences from their profile.
How email notifications work
PlaneConnection uses Resend as its email delivery service. Email notifications are sent automatically when specific events occur in the platform. The system supports multiple notification channels:| Channel | Description | Configuration Location |
|---|---|---|
| Transactional emails via Resend. | Workspace Settings | |
| SMS | Text messages via Twilio (if configured). | Workspace Settings |
| Push | Browser push notifications via VAPID. | User profile |
| In-app | Notification bell in the platform header. | Always enabled |
Notification event types
The following events trigger email notifications:Safety Management
| Event | Recipients |
|---|---|
| New safety report submitted | Safety Manager, assigned reviewers |
| Investigation opened | Assigned investigator, Safety Manager |
| CPA created | CPA owner, Safety Manager |
| Compliance gap detected | Safety Manager, Admin |
| Hazard notification | Affected personnel by role |
Flight Operations
| Event | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Trip created or updated | Assigned crew, dispatch |
| Crew assignment changed | Affected crew member |
| Currency item expiring | Crew member, users with crew.update |
| Duty time limit approaching | Crew member, Chief Pilot |
| Maintenance due item overdue | Maintenance lead, Admin |
| Bid approved or denied | Bidding crew member |
| Time-off request approved | Requesting crew member |
FBO
| Event | Recipients |
|---|---|
| New booking created | FBO staff, customer (if portal) |
| Booking status changed | Customer, assigned staff |
| Invoice sent | Customer |
Administration
| Event | Recipients |
|---|---|
| New user invited | Invited user |
| Role changed | Affected user |
| Integration connected | Admin |
| Integration error | Admin |
Configure workspace notification settings
Toggle notification categories on or off for your workspace. Disabling a category prevents all notifications of that type from being sent to any user.
For each event category, choose the default notification channels (Email, SMS, Push, In-app). Users can override these defaults in their personal notification preferences.
Email delivery details
PlaneConnection sends emails fromnotifications@planeconnection.com using Resend. Key details:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Sender domain | planeconnection.com (DKIM/SPF verified) |
| Reply-to | support@planeconnection.com |
| Email templates | React Email (HTML + plaintext fallback) |
| Delivery tracking | Open and click tracking via Resend |
| Unsubscribe | Per-user notification preferences |
Resend contact sync
PlaneConnection syncs workspace user data to Resend for audience management. This enables:- Audience segmentation for operational announcements.
- Delivery analytics by recipient.
- Bounce and complaint handling.
Related
Notification Channels
Detailed reference for all notification channels and delivery mechanisms.
Manage Users
Add users who receive notifications.
Set Up Integrations
General integration setup including webhook notifications.
Manage Privacy
Privacy controls for notification data and email tracking.