A bulky, paper flight folder created many inefficiencies…

Last-minute changes required manual updates, pages could be misplaced and compliance relied on accurate record keeping by busy crews.

This is where the flight folder app on an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) comes in! Bringing all essential flight phase information into a single, accessible application.

With it, airlines can move past outdated processes and embrace a more connected, efficient future.

What is a flight folder app?

A flight folder application consolidates all the documentation required for a flight into a single electronic format known as an EFF file built on industry standards like ARINC 633.

Pilots and dispatchers can access everything they need in one place, thereby reducing workload and supporting more informed decisions both in the air and on the ground.

Typical contents include:

• Operational Flight Plan (OFP)
• Crew rosters and schedules
• Aircraft loadsheets
• Weather data and charts
• NOTAMs (Notice to Air Missions)
• Fuel orders
• MEL (Minimum Equipment List) and ETOPS information
  
  

The limitations of basic flight folder apps

While the concept of a flight folder app is powerful, many solutions on the market can fall short.

At their most basic, these apps simply digitise paper documents without addressing deeper workflow challenges. Some of the common limitations can include:

Fragmented workflows 
Pilots and dispatchers still switch between multiple apps for different data (charts, weather, NOTAMs, journey logs).

Manual updates
If one system changes (e.g. flight plan revision), crews may need to manually track the updates in the app.

Limited integration
Flight folder apps can functions as a digital binder rather than a truly integrated operational tool.

Post-flight blind spots
Reports and compliance data often require separate manual processes; creating inefficiency, risk and only providing post-flight data at a basic level.

Lack of customisation
Many flight folder applications don’t let airlines customise information to their operational needs. Unless they’re prepared for extra costs or long waits for support.

Airlines may achieve somewhat paperless operations, but not necessarily smarter or more efficient!

The answer: integrated flight folder solutions

Flight operations today are more complex than ever.

Between regulatory compliance, rising passenger demand, sustainability goals and cost pressures; airlines need solutions that do more than just digitise paperwork.

An effective flight folder app should evolve into an integrated operational hub that can:

• Pull real-time data directly from multiple sources such as schedules, weather, NOTAMs, ETOPS and fuel.
• Synchronise data across specific users, ensuring dispatchers, pilots and OCC teams are aligned.
• Improve workloads by automatically filtering out the noise (e.g. irrelevant NOTAMs or weather information).
• Returns post-flight data back for compliance, auditing, and analysing for continuous improvement.
• Provide a customisable EFB experience for operators to easily take control and adapt the platform to their operational needs.

The future flight folder isn’t just digital; it’s connected and intelligent.

How skybook redefines flight folder apps

With skybook, our platform goes beyond being a simple flight folder app… offering a fully connected and customisable EFB solution that supports all phases of the flight.

Here’s how skybook transforms the traditional flight folder:

1. Integrated data

We connect your data for schedules, rosters, OFPs, loadsheets, weather, NOTAMs, fuel orders, MELs and more into a single platform.

No more data silos, just one source of truth for reliable data.

2. Smarter briefing packs

Pilots receive customised digital briefing packs, tailored to their specific route and aircraft, with real-time updates.

Outdated briefings and missed revisions are a thing of the past.

3. Dispatch readiness

A clean, centralised dispatch dashboard gives operators and OCC teams full visibility across every operational flight, including alerts and status changes.

Providing instant awareness of diversions, delays and crew issues.

4. Seamless flight phase logging

Streamlining journey logging of fuel, delays, nav log entries and sign-off digitally. Data is synchronised with OCC in real-time and two-way data connections with charting apps.

For a seamless crew workflow and complete data capture.

5. Airfield & NOTAM awareness

Smart filtering through thousands of daily NOTAMs to highlight what actually matters, alongside effective airfield monitoring for quicker decision making.

Here’s an example of how it proves an invaluable WX & NOTAM tool for an airline.

6. Post-Flight reporting & analysis

Once the flight is complete, data flows directly into a range of interactive dashboards. Flight reports on delays, on-time performance, fuel performance and compliance are automatically generated.

Years of flight data is accessible at any time for auditing and continuous improvement.


 

EFB platform for seamless flight operations

A flight folder app is no longer enough if it only replaces paper. Airlines need a solution that goes much further by connecting data, simplifying workflows and delivering actionable insights for an airline’s continuous improvement.

skybook redefines the flight folder by offering an integrated platform that brings together dispatch, briefing, in-flight logging, NOTAM monitoring and post-flight reporting into one seamless and tailored workflow.

 

With smarter tools in the hands of both pilots and flight ops managers, airlines can reduce inefficiency, cut costs and improve operational performance across the board.

Ready to see for yourself?

Looking for more than just a flight folder app?

Connect with us to see how skybook can bring your whole operation together, from briefing packs to post-flight reports, so you get the clarity you need to stay ahead.