What is the air transport document called?

• A. Airbill
• B. Air manifest
• C. Airway bill
• D. Air receipt

Answer: (B)

The air manifest is the official listing of everything loaded on a specific flight. It serves as the on-board inventory that airline personnel, security, and regulatory authorities refer to for verification, loading, weight and balance checks, and tracking of cargo, including hazardous materials. It records key details like descriptions, quantities, shipper and consignee, and flight information, making it the document used to account for what is on board. The airway bill is a separate contract between shipper and carrier, not the on-board inventory, and an air receipt isn’t the standard document used for this purpose. In hazmat contexts, the dangerous goods information is typically included in the manifest so responders and crews know exactly what’s aboard.