# Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

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## RFID-Enabled Tracking of Components & Inventory for Airlines

Descartes RFID technology plays a pivotal role for the air industry to track key assets throughout logistics operations, enhance inventory management, and ensure compliance with Life-limited Part (LLP) industry standards. Our solutions are revolutionizing traditional manual practices to help airlines ensure stock is continuously available; monitor the location of high-value assets as well as materials for day-to-day operations; and meet compliance for limited shelf-life parts via a mobile-enabled aircraft walk-through. We’re helping the air sector speed operations and remain nimble with best-in-class RFID solutions worldwide.

### Our Capabilities to Achieve a Higher Level of Performance

**Track and Monitor Equipment & Inventory**  
Monitor the movement of RFID-tagged items with the use of scanners to maximize equipment utility and to signal inventory replenishment.  
[LEARN MORE](/content/resources/knowledge-center/air-radio-frequency-identification-rfid/air-tracking-equipment-inventory/index.html)

**Enable Compliance for Cabin Safety Equipment**  
A complete solution for airlines that allows for the tracking and management of all rotatable and time-limited items to adhere to industry standards.  
[LEARN MORE](/content/resources/knowledge-center/air-radio-frequency-identification-rfid/compliance-cabin-safety-equipment/index.html)

**Providing Compliance for Security Sweeps for the Air Industry**  
A solution set for locations on aircrafts that require security sweeps to ensure tamper-proof environments.  
[LEARN MORE](/content/resources/knowledge-center/air-radio-frequency-identification-rfid/compliance-security-sweeps/index.html)

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### Customer Success Stories

> “With Descartes RFID, we can walk in a room, and in 30 seconds to 2 minutes, the technology automatically orders the parts, gets those parts back into the pipeline, and on-site a lot faster.”  
> — Ken Lorow, Manager, TechOps Technology & Innovations, Delta Airlines  
[READ THE CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY](/content/resources/knowledge-center/customer-success-story-delta-rfid-air-cargo/index.html)

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## “I highly recommend Descartes for their exceptional RFID product and outstanding partnership. Our experience with Descartes has been nothing short of excellent, and we are extremely satisfied with both their product and the level of service they provide.”  
— Roland Scherbaum, Digital and Development Tech Ops, Austrian Airlines  
[READ THE CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY](/content/resources/knowledge-center/austrian-airlines/index.html)

## Ready to see Descartes RFID in action?

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[Schedule a Demo](/content/resources/knowledge-center/air-radio-frequency-identification-rfid#form/index.html)

## Additional Resources

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**Customer Success**  
Learn how ACL Airshop has expanded real-time air cargo tracking with Descartes  
[WATCH THE VIDEO](https://video.descartes.com/watch/3eggQNBd4SkyRahaVTqfqL?)

**Media Alert**  
Read how ground handling agents are using Descartes air shipment and equipment tracking and monitoring solution  
[READ MORE](/content/resources/knowledge-center/leading-ground-handling-agents-deploy-descartes-real-time-air-cargo/index.html)

**Customer Success**  
Read how Menzies Aviation is offering its customers a higher standard of service with Descartes  
[READ MORE](/content/resources/news/menzies-aviation-expands-real-time-tracking-network-air-cargo-descartes/index.html)

### Looking to meet with a solution expert?

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**Also of Interest**  
- [Descartes Acquires ASD](/content/resources/news/descartes-acquires-asd/index.html)  
- [Internet of Things (IoT)](/content/resources/knowledge-center/internet-things-iot/index.html)  
- [Track & Monitor Equipment & Inventory](/content/resources/knowledge-center/air-radio-frequency-identification-rfid/air-tracking-equipment-inventory/index.html)