Accessing the Aircraft & Trips Calendar

From the top navigation bar:

1. Click Schedule.

2. Hover over Calendar.

3. Select Aircraft & Trips from the dropdown menu.

Once selected, the system loads a timeline-based view showing both aircraft and trip schedules.

💡 Tip: This view is ideal for dispatchers and operations staff to get a complete snapshot of all aircraft movements and trip assignments for a given date range.

Page Layout and Key Features

1. Date and View Controls

Located at the top of the page:

• Date Selector: Choose the start date (e.g., 10/5/2025).

• Navigation Arrows (◀ ▶): Scroll backward or forward by day or week.

• Today Button: Return to the current date instantly.

• Scroll to Now: Centers the view on the current date/time.

• Time Display Toggle: Switch between UTC and Local time.

• Auto Refresh: Keeps schedule data live and up to date.

• View Range: Choose between:

  • 3 Day

  • 5 Day

  • Week

  • 2 Week

  • Month

For operational planning, Week View is typically the most effective.

2. Aircraft List (Left Panel)

Each row represents an individual aircraft in your fleet and includes key details:

• Tail Number (e.g., NDUND, N469GS, NANDY)

• Aircraft Type (e.g., G550, G450, G650)

• Current Location (e.g., KIAH, KOPF, CYVO)

• Home Base and RTS (Return to Service) information if applicable

This section provides an at-a-glance view of each aircraft’s operational status.

3. Trip and Flight Leg Display

The calendar’s main body displays trip bars associated with each aircraft row.
Each bar represents a trip leg or series of flights, color-coded for clarity:

• Red Bars (Diagonal Stripe): Active or scheduled charter trips

• Orange Bars: Cargo or repositioning flights

• Blue Bars: Maintenance or standby activity

Each bar includes:

• Trip Number (e.g., 1166-1 Cargo, 1174-1 Charter)

• Routing Information: Departure and destination airports (e.g., KPTK → KTMB)

• Scheduled Departure and Arrival Times

• Aircraft and Trip Type Indicators

Example from the screenshot:
Aircraft N123DR (G650) has trip 1166-1 Cargo scheduled on October 4, 2025, departing KPTK and arriving KTMB.

4. Operator and Charter Group Rows

Below the aircraft list, grouped rows display operator or account-level information such as:

• Portside – Crazy Things

• KS Skies – Charter

• KS Skies – Super Mid

These represent account groupings or managed charter programs.
They show which trips are linked to those entities, allowing you to monitor client-level schedules across multiple aircraft.

Example:
The KS Skies – Charter section lists trip numbers (e.g., 1171-3 KS Skies Charter) with scheduled times and airport pairs.

5. Calendar Interactions

• Hover over a trip bar to view details like flight times, aircraft type, or assigned crew.

• Click on a trip number (e.g., 1174-2 Charter) to open detailed trip information, including services, passengers, and flight legs.

• Scroll horizontally to navigate through longer time periods.

How to Use the Aircraft & Trips View Effectively

To Track Aircraft Utilization

1. Look for continuous colored bars to identify active or assigned aircraft.

2. Empty gaps indicate aircraft downtime or availability.

3. Use this information for scheduling reposition flights or maintenance.

To Monitor Trip Assignments

1. Identify the trip number and routing within each aircraft’s row.

2. Confirm that the assigned aircraft matches the trip requirements.

3. Check timing and airport codes for overlap or conflicts.

To Verify Charter Operations

1. Scroll down to Charter Groups (e.g., KS Skies – Charter).

2. Cross-reference trip numbers with the aircraft list above.

3. Ensure aircraft and crew are aligned with scheduled charter missions.

Example Scenario

In the provided screenshot:

• Aircraft NDUND (G550) is executing a sequence of charter trips (KPHL → KPWK → KMSY).

• N123DR (G650) is scheduled for Cargo flight 1166-1 from KPTK to KTMB.

• The KS Skies – Charter section below shows multiple overlapping charter trips (e.g., 1173-1, 1173-2) coordinated across aircraft types.

• The view provides a clear picture of aircraft deployment and available capacity.

Best Practices

• Use Aircraft & Trips view for a complete operational overview combining both fleet and trip activity.

• Keep Auto Refresh enabled for live operational awareness.

• Regularly verify trip numbers and airport codes for routing accuracy.

• Use Week View for planning upcoming operations and Day View for active trip monitoring.

• Always double-check time zones (Local vs. UTC) when coordinating international flights.