# FirstLoad

> Tablet app for real-time aircraft loading and ramp clearance automation. (iPhone/iPad app by Zafire Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstload/id1455125305 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zafire Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/426700532)
- Category: Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstload/id1455125305/reviews.md

## What is FirstLoad?

FirstLoad is a tablet-based app that enables real-time feed of requirements and load plans to the ground handler.

FirstLoad helps automate aircraft loading and ramp clearance activities directly at the cargo door. It reduces the need for manual intervention, thereby eliminating errors and cutting down processing time. As such, combining FirstLoad with FirstBag, Zafire’s baggage reconciliation system, provides a complete end-to-end baggage tracking solution.

FirstLoad Light will:

•	 Allow load supervisors to be created within a back office environment with passwords, security roles, and airline restrictions. 
• 	Allow load supervisors to log in and be presented with a list of flights and flight details 
•	 Allow load supervisors to see the load status of all flights and to initiate load activities against a flight, assuming they have the necessary privileges.
•	 Allow load supervisors to confirm aircraft registration details before being able to start operations. Failure to match registration details with the information from Load Control will require a call to Load Control to issue a new LIR.
•	 Allow load supervisors to see the offload instructions for the flight if available
• 	Allow load supervisors to see the current Load Instruction Report, automatically retrieved from Load Control, and its edition number.
•	 Allow load supervisors to adjust and confirm the bag counts whilst the flight is being loaded.
•	 Allow load supervisors to add bags to a non-empty compartment within agreed tolerance limits.
•	 Allow load supervisors to confirm that the correct cargo has been loaded.
•	 Restrict load supervisors from adjusting cargo weight or adding cargo.
•	 Allow cargo for certain airlines to be relocated to another compartment.
• 	Allow compartments for certain airlines to be individually ramp cleared.
•	 Allow the operator to finalise the flight.
•	 Capture the name, staff number and signature of the load supervisor that is finalising the flight.

## Key features

- Real-time feed of requirements and load plans
- Automates aircraft loading and ramp clearance
- Reduces manual intervention and errors
- End-to-end baggage tracking integration
- Load supervisor role management
- Flight load status monitoring
- Cargo and bag count adjustments

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstload/id1455125305/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Update

*2024-10-25, version 3.3.0*

When will the next version be updated?

### 4/5 — Upgrade

*2024-01-24, version 3.3.0*

When will the current version be available for download?

## Frequently asked questions about FirstLoad

### What is FirstLoad?

FirstLoad is a tablet-based application designed to automate aircraft loading and ramp clearance activities for ground handlers. It provides real-time updates on requirements and load plans directly at the cargo door.

### How does FirstLoad improve efficiency?

By automating manual processes and reducing the need for intervention, FirstLoad significantly cuts down processing time and eliminates errors associated with manual data entry and communication.

### Can FirstLoad be used with baggage tracking systems?

Yes, FirstLoad can be combined with Zafire’s baggage reconciliation system, FirstBag, to provide a complete end-to-end baggage tracking solution for airlines and ground handlers.

### What are the capabilities of a load supervisor using FirstLoad?

Load supervisors can log in, view flight details, monitor load status, confirm aircraft registration, adjust bag counts within limits, and finalize flights, capturing their signature for audit purposes.

### Does FirstLoad restrict certain actions for load supervisors?

Yes, load supervisors are restricted from adjusting cargo weight or adding new cargo, ensuring adherence to load control instructions. They can, however, relocate cargo for specific airlines and individually ramp clear compartments.

### What devices is FirstLoad compatible with?

FirstLoad is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for ground operations staff on various mobile platforms.

### Is FirstLoad available for free?

Yes, FirstLoad is offered for free, making it an accessible tool for businesses looking to optimize their aircraft loading and ramp clearance processes without upfront software costs.

### How often is FirstLoad updated?

The latest version of FirstLoad is 3.3.0, which was last updated on August 8, 2019. While this indicates a past update, users should check for newer releases for the most current features and improvements.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 3.3.0 — 2019-08-08

Push notification support

### 3.2.0 — 2019-07-29

Info tab update
Permissions / Security fixes
Zebra scanning / Datawewdge fixes
General fixes

### 3.1.1 — 2019-03-26

No release notes.

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