# Descartes Solutions for the Air Industry --- ## Delivering Innovation for Air Carriers, Ground Handling Agents (GHAs), and Logistics Service Providers Worldwide Descartes is the industry leader in providing the broadest range of innovative technology across all logistics and supply chain participants in the air freight industry. Our solutions are transforming how air carriers, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and Ground Handling Agents (GHAs) track cargo and mail, realize deeper insight into the status and condition of goods, better manage and utilize equipment, and meet regulatory and industry program requirements. [Learn More](/content/resources/air-industry-resource-center#form/index.html) ## **Descartes Air Cargo Systems Span Supply Chain Stakeholders** --- Solutions for Air Carriers Optimizing the movement of freight and assets, helping connect with supply chain participants, and enabling airlines meet regulatory requirements Solutions for GHAs Helping Ground Handling Agents track valuable equipment and pass data to and from other stakeholders across the air cargo industry Solutions for Forwarders Helping forwarders manage and track air shipments, connect with carriers, and comply with continuously evolving regulations worldwide ## **Offering the Broadest Range of Software & Solutions for the Air Freight Industry** #### For more than 30 years, Descartes has spearheaded innovation air cargo industry. It is the scope of Descartes' service offerings that sets us apart. From tracking the movement of freight, to visibility and status messaging, digitizing processes, advanced security filing and customs compliance, to trading partner connectivity, Descartes is the global leader advancing and evolving the air cargo industry through best-in-class technology. --- Air Shipment Management Digitizing and streamlining operational workflows to better manage air imports and exports [LEARN MORE about Air Shipment Management](/content/resources/knowledge-center/air-shipment-management/index.html) Cargo Community System Enabling seamless electronic information exchange across the air cargo supply chain Cargo Security Compliance Ensuring compliance with air cargo security mandates by leveraging electronic messaging [LEARN MORE about Cargo Security Compliance](/content/solutions/customs-and-regulatory-compliance/security-filings/index.html) Internet of Things Real-time tracking and compliance with Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) & Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology [LEARN MORE about Internet of Things](/content/resources/knowledge-center/internet-things-iot/index.html) Air Messaging Connecting parties and systems across the air cargo supply chain [LEARN MORE about Air Messaging](/content/resources/knowledge-center/air-messaging/index.html) Parcel & Mail Management Automating air parcel and mail shipment management to simplify operational processes and better track shipments Air Shipment Visibility & Tracking Achieve insight into the location of air shipments and connectivity to over 100+ carriers [LEARN MORE about Air Shipment Visibility & Tracking](/content/solutions/broker-and-forwarder-enterprise-systems/advanced-air-tracking/index.html) --- [Ask Us More](/content/resources/air-industry-resource-center#form/index.html) ## Customer Success Stories ### Delta Airlines Managing Equipment, Inventory and Enabling Regulatory Compliance with Descartes technology **[READ MORE](/content/resources/knowledge-center/customer-success-story-delta-rfid-air-cargo/index.html)** ### Etihad Cargo Etihad Cargo Enhances Air Shipment Visibility Using Combined Solution from Descartes and Jettainer **[READ MORE](/content/resources/news/etihad-cargo-enhances-air-shipment-visibility-using-combined-solution-descartes-and-jettainer/index.html)** ### Menzies Aviation Menzies Aviation is Expanding Its Real-time Air Tracking Network with Descartes **[READ MORE](/content/content/media/documents/2020-11/DES_0162_PR_Menzies_Aviation.pdf)** ### DHL Aviation DHL Aviation Standardizes Electronic Communication for Air Freight Transportation with Descartes **[READ MORE](/content/resources/news/dhl-aviation-standardize-electronic-communication-air-freight-transportation/index.html)** ### Worldwide Flight Services Worldwide Flight Services Deploys Descartes’ Bluetooth Tracking Technology for Real-time Visibility **[READ MORE](/content/resources/news/worldwide-flight-services-deploys-descartes-bluetooth-tracking-technology-real-time/index.html)** ### Austrian Airlines Austrian Airlines Is Managing Inventory & Optimizing Processes Using Descartes RFID Technology **[READ MORE](/content/resources/knowledge-center/austrian-airlines/index.html)** ### National Airlines National Airlines Streamlines Mail Transportation with Descartes Velocity Mail Solution **[READ MORE](/content/resources/news/national-airlines-streamlines-worldwide-mail-transportation-descartes-velocity-mail/index.html)** ### Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific Provides Customers with Advanced Real-time Shipment Tracking with Descartes **[READ MORE](/content/resources/news/cathay-pacific-deploys-descartes-air-cargo-tracking-solution-part-new-ultra-track/index.html)** ### American Airlines American Airlines Is Complying with Advanced Security Filing Regulations with Descartes **[READ MORE](/content/resources/knowledge-center/customer-success-story-american-airlines/index.html)** **Download Our Buyer's Guide** Learn how Descartes Advanced IoT technology can be deployed across multiple air cargo use cases to drive up visibility and protect assets. [Get the Guide](/content/lp/descartes-iot-buyers-guide/index.html) #### **Resources** --- Podcast Josh Smith, host of the AviationPros Podcast, speaks to Descartes’ Scott Sangster about how the air cargo industry can use BLE technology to help combat the global shortage of ULDs and pallets. [LEARN MORE about Podcast](https://www.aviationpros.com/gse/baggage-cargo/cargo-handling-equipment-accessories/uld-containers/podcast/21251464/aviationpros-podcast-improving-uld-and-pallet-availability-with-technology) White Paper Get your copy of “The Future of Air Cargo Tracking” [REGISTER TO READ about White Paper](/content/lp/ebook-future-air-cargo-tracking-AIR-CARGO-NEWS/index.html) Resource Center Learn more about Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) compliance [Learn More about Resource Center](/content/resources/knowledge-center/air-cargo-advance-screening-acas-resource-center/index.html) Featured Video Technology trends in ULD Management [WATCH THE VIDEO about Featured Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwREgizJ2f0) Media Alert Descartes expands IoT network for air shipment and asset tracking, and condition monitoring [READ NOW about Media Alert](/content/resources/knowledge-center/descartes-expands-iot-network-air-shipment-and-asset-tracking-and-condition-monitoring/index.html) Industry Article How Innovation Led Digitalization Revitalized the Air Cargo Industry [READ NOW about Industry Article](https://www.stattimes.com/air-cargo/how-innovation-led-digitalisation-revitalised-the-air-cargo-industry-1346371) # Looking for an Industry Expert? _Let Descartes Guide You to the Right Solution_ --- [Get Connected](/content/resources/air-industry-resource-center#form/index.html) Also of Interest - [Leading Ground Handling Agents Deploy Descartes Real-time Air Cargo Tracking Solution](/content/resources/knowledge-center/leading-ground-handling-agents-deploy-descartes-real-time-air-cargo/index.html) - [Air Shipment Management](/content/resources/knowledge-center/air-shipment-management/index.html) - [Air Shipment & Equipment Tracking & Monitoring](/content/resources/knowledge-center/air-shipment-and-equipment-monitoring/index.html)