Aerial Work & Freight Operators
Quote freight runs and aerial work with weight-based pricing.
Quote freight runs in 3 seconds with weight-based pricingPhoto: Unsplash — cargo aircraft on tarmac
Aerial work and freight operators have different quoting needs than passenger charter. You're quoting by weight, not by seat. You need to know cargo door dimensions, DG class compatibility, and whether the aircraft can lift 400kg of mining equipment to a remote strip. FareBuild's freight mode handles this — same pricing engine as passenger charter, different inputs.
The problems you're solving with Excel
✗Freight quoting is weight-based, not pax-based
Standard charter software quotes by passenger count. You need to quote by kilograms, by dimensions, by dangerous goods class. Passenger software can't do this.
✗Cargo door and loading constraints aren't in the tool
Can a Caravan fit a 1.2m × 1m pallet through its cargo door? Can a Chieftain carry 300kg of DG class 3? You're checking aircraft manuals every time.
✗Hot Shot urgent freight needs instant quoting
A mining company calls at 4pm: they need 200kg of parts in Newman by 8am tomorrow. You need to quote it NOW, not in 15 minutes. Every minute of delay is a competitor getting the job.
Photo: Pexels — aircraft at Australian airstrip
How FareBuild fixes it
✓Freight mode: weight, dimensions, DG class
Toggle the quote builder to freight mode. Enter weight (kg), dimensions (L×W×H), and dangerous goods class. The tool matches aircraft by cargo capacity and door clearance.
✓Aircraft cargo specs in the database
Caravan cargo door: 1.24m × 1.25m. Chieftain cargo door: 1.27m × 1.22m. PC-12 cargo door: 1.30m × 0.79m. These are in the aircraft database — no manual manual lookups.
✓Instant quoting for urgent Hot Shot freight
Type '200kg, 80×60×40cm, Darwin to Gove, tomorrow 6am' and get a quote in 3 seconds. The AI parser handles natural language freight requests the same way it handles passenger requests.
✓Fuel-stop planning for remote freight runs
Freight runs to remote strips often exceed aircraft range. The fuel-stop planner calculates stops, factors extra fuel burn and landing fees, and includes them in the freight quote.
Aircraft types we support
| Aircraft | Category | Capacity | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 208 Caravan | Turboprop | 14 / 1500kg cargo | 900 NM |
| Piper PA-31 Chieftain | Piston twin | 8 / 900kg cargo | 870 NM |
| Pilatus PC-12 NG | Turboprop | 9 / 1200kg cargo | 1800 NM |
| Beechcraft King Air 350 | Turboprop twin | 9 / 1100kg cargo | 1650 NM |
Frequently asked questions
Can I quote freight and passenger charter from the same tool?+
Yes. The quote builder has a toggle between passenger mode and freight mode. Both use the same fleet database and pricing engine. Switch between them as needed.
Does it handle dangerous goods?+
Yes. Freight mode includes a DG class field. The tool doesn't verify operational DG approval (that's your AOC responsibility) but it records the DG class on the quote for your records.
How fast can I quote an urgent Hot Shot freight run?+
Type the request in natural language — '200kg Darwin to Gove tomorrow 6am' — and get a quote in 3 seconds. The AI parser extracts weight, route, and timing, matches the right aircraft, and prices it with margin.
Quote freight runs and aerial work with weight-based pricing.
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Quote freight runs in 3 seconds with weight-based pricing