README

FlightAdmin is a comprehensive flight operations management system designed for airlines to manage their flight operations, load control, and weight & balance calculations.

Overview

FlightAdmin provides airlines with a centralized platform to manage their entire flight operation process, from scheduling flights to generating load sheets and weight & balance calculations. The system is designed to improve operational efficiency, ensure safety compliance, and streamline communication between different departments.

Key Features

Airline Network Management

• Manage airlines, stations, and routes
• Configure airline-specific settings and operational parameters
• Track station details including contact information and hub status

Flight Scheduling

• Create and manage flight schedules with recurring patterns
• Generate flights automatically based on schedules
• Track flight status throughout the operational lifecycle

Aircraft Management

• Maintain aircraft fleet information
• Configure aircraft types with detailed specifications
• Manage cabin layouts, seat maps, and cargo hold configurations

Load Control

• Track passengers, baggage, cargo, and mail
• Manage ULDs (Unit Load Devices) and containers
• Generate loading instructions for ground handling

Weight & Balance

• Calculate aircraft weight and balance
• Generate trim sheets and load sheets
• Ensure compliance with aircraft limitations

Crew Management

• Assign flight crew and cabin crew to flights
• Track crew qualifications and duty times
• Configure crew seating positions for weight & balance calculations

Technical Details

Built With

• Laravel - PHP framework for the backend
• Livewire - Full-stack framework for dynamic interfaces
• Bootstrap - Frontend CSS framework
• MySQL - Database

System Requirements

• PHP 8.1 or higher
• MySQL 5.7 or higher
• Composer
• Node.js and NPM

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/flightsadmin/flightadmin.git
cd flightadmin

1. Install dependencies

composer install
npm install
npm run build

1. Configure environment

cp .env.example .env
php artisan key:generate

1. Set up database

php artisan migrate
php artisan db:seed

1. Start the development server

php artisan serve

Default Users

After seeding the database, the following users will be available:

Data Structure

Core Entities

• Airlines: Airline companies operating flights
• Aircraft Types: Models of aircraft with specific configurations
• Aircraft: Individual aircraft in an airline's fleet
• Stations: Airports or locations served by airlines
• Routes: Connections between stations
• Schedules: Recurring flight patterns
• Flights: Individual flight operations

Operational Entities

• Passengers: Travelers on flights
• Baggage: Passenger luggage
• Cargo: Freight items
• Containers: ULDs for baggage and cargo
• Crew: Flight and cabin crew members
• Fuel: Aircraft fuel loads

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

For support, please contact support@flightadmin.info or open an issue on the GitHub repository.