SkyLoad iQ is an AI-powered aircraft cargo compartment loading and ULD (Unit Load Device) build-up optimization platform developed by OLINTEK Co., Ltd. for airlines, ground handling agents (GHAs), and air cargo operators. Since 2015, OLINTEK has specialized in advanced algorithms and optimization for the air cargo industry. SkyLoad iQ combines combinatorial optimization methods and 3D visualization to help carriers maximize cargo revenue by automating load planning, weight distribution, and ULD selection in compliance with IATA standards.
Key Features
- Automatic ULD Load Pattern Selection: The proprietary PPS technology (Position Pattern Service) conducts fully automated ULD loading combination analysis based on the aircraft loading layout and ULD version. It considers weight limits, balance, dangerous goods positions, and isolation conditions to select optimal ULD types and quantities.
- 3D Visualized Load Planning: Cargo planners can view loading positions, shipment density, and weight distribution across the cargo hold through intuitive 3D graphics. This enables identifying remaining available positions for accurate sales quotations and CBA loading decisions.
- Cargo Loadability Check: Analyzes cargo dimensions against aircraft door sizes to determine compatible aircraft models, compartments, entry doors, and position quantities. Serves as a vital reference for booking decisions.
- Dangerous Goods and Safety Compliance: Automatically enforces IATA Incompatibility Chart rules, radioactive material segregation, and isolation requirements. Assesses radiation ranges based on Transport Index to ensure safe passenger and crew separation.
- BIG and HEA Cargo Handling: Manages oversized and heavy cargo with automatic stacking combination restrictions, load-bearing strength assessments, and spreading area calculations to prevent floor damage.
- Transfer Connection Management: Automatically assesses Quick Ramp Transfer (QRT) and Quick Warehouse Transfer (QWT) connection times and Minimum Connection Time requirements, calculating optimal loading sequences for connecting flights.
- Auto Calculation of Supporting Materials: Automatically calculates required spreaders, lashing materials, and load spreading area based on G-force limitations and cargo weight, ensuring stability during takeoff, landing, and turbulence.
- Embargo Management: Automatically identifies cargo categories against airport-specific embargo restrictions and issues violation alerts for prohibited or restricted goods.
Use Cases
- Airline Cargo Revenue Optimization: Airlines use SkyLoad iQ to maximize cargo hold utilization, identify remaining booking positions across flight segments, and enable sales teams to make data-driven CBA loading plans.
- ULD Build-Up Planning: Cargo handlers and GHAs plan ULD loading sequences, optimize space utilization within each ULD, and comply with weight and balance constraints for every flight segment.
- Charter Flight Quotation: GHAs, GSAs, and agents generate charter loading plans and quotes by forecasting cargo volume and required ULD types and quantities.
- Hub Transfer Management: Hub operations use automatic transfer handling to ensure minimum connection times for QRT and QWT cargo, reducing sortation errors and improving throughput.
Integration and Deployment
- SkyOptimizer API: The underlying smart optimization engine is available via API for integration with existing enterprise systems, enabling flexible data exchange with internal management systems.
- Cloud Flexibility: Supports both public cloud and private cloud deployment with auto-scaling to match operational requirements, allowing seamless integration into existing infrastructure.
