Who should do this tutorial? Operations managers, dispatchers, and admins who manage the
fleet. You will need Admin or appropriate operations permissions to add and configure aircraft.
Before you start
Make sure you have:- An active PlaneConnection account with Admin permissions
- Logged in to your workspace in the Operations module (see the Quickstart if you need help)
- Your aircraft details on hand: registration number, make, model, serial number, and current hours/landings
Adding your first aircraft
Exploring the aircraft detail page
Click on any aircraft in the fleet table to open its detail page. The detail page has five tabs:Adding more aircraft
Repeat the steps above for each aircraft in your fleet. Each aircraft gets its own entry with its own registration, hours, and status.Managing your fleet after setup
Once your aircraft are added, the Aircraft page becomes your fleet management hub. Here is what you can do: Search and filter: Use the search bar to find aircraft by registration number, make, or model. Sort the table: Click column headers to sort by any column including aircraft name, status, hours, landings, or next due item. Update status: Change an aircraft’s status when it enters or exits maintenance, goes AOG, or returns to active service. The status label color updates immediately. Track utilization: Hours and landings update automatically as trips are completed and flight logs are filed. Monitor due items: The Next Due column shows the most urgent due item for each aircraft, color-coded: green for current (more than 60 days), yellow for due soon (30-60 days), orange for due soon (under 30 days), and red for overdue.Fleet data in other modules
Your fleet data flows throughout PlaneConnection:Next steps
Manage Your Crew
Add crew members and assign them roles so they can be scheduled for trips.
Create Your First Trip
Now that you have aircraft, create your first trip and assign it to your fleet.