The air bill listing items in air freight is typically maintained by whom?

• A. The Pilot
• B. The Shipper
• C. The Carrier
• D. The Receiver

Answer: (A)

The item listing on an air waybill comes from the shipper or their freight forwarder. The air waybill is the contract of carriage, so the party that knows what is being shipped—the quantities, weights, dimensions, and any special handling or HazMat details—provides that information and keeps the bill updated. The actual carrier issues or endorses the airway bill based on that data, but the responsibility for listing the goods rests with the shipper (or their authorized agent). The pilot and the receiver aren’t the ones who maintain the listing, and the pilot’s role is related to flight operations, not documenting shipment contents.