Project Overview
Building an Offline iOS-Based Aviation Platform for Onboard Pilot Operations.
Industry
Aviation
The Client
A leading European aviation company providing training, operational support, and compliance tools for pilots and crew. The client sought to digitize onboard access to SOPs, emergency procedures, and manuals through an offline iOS application, eliminating the need for bulky paper documentation in cockpits.
Challenges Addressed
- Ensuring full offline functionality for in-flight use
- Handling large PDFs with thousands of pages and hundreds of MB in size
- Delivering search results from manuals in under 3 seconds
- Meeting aviation compliance and operational performance standards
- Designing an intuitive, cockpit-optimized user interface
Collaboration in Action
Cubet worked closely with the client in an Agile engagement model. Starting with an MVP focused on offline access and search performance, the app was iteratively developed and validated to ensure compliance with operational standards and optimized usability in critical flight situations.
Technologies Deployed
Mobile Platform: iOS (Swift)
PDF Processing: Custom-built search and indexing engine with pre-processed searchable layers
Storage: Local device storage with file compression and caching
Architecture: Modular app design for manual updates without reinstall
Deployment: Controlled release through enterprise mobility management platform
Innovative Feature
A high-performance, offline-first PDF reader tailored for aviation use, capable of returning search results from large manuals in under 3 seconds. Bookmarking, quick navigation, and cockpit-ready design enable pilots to find critical information instantly—even mid-flight.
Value Delivered
- 3-second search time across massive PDF manuals
- 100% offline access—no reliance on in-flight connectivity
- Simplified cockpit environment by replacing physical manuals
- Instant access to SOPs, enhancing in-flight safety and compliance
- MVP-to-final rollout ensured risk mitigation and faster delivery
User Feedback
Fast, reliable, and offline—Cubet’s app is exactly what we needed in the cockpit. It’s a game-changer for our flight crews.
Conclusion
Cubet built a mission-critical iOS application that enables pilots and engineers to access and search aviation manuals offline—improving operational readiness, safety, and compliance in one of the most regulated industries.
Impact Made
The client digitized a vital cockpit process, reducing paper dependency, improving access to critical information during flights, and meeting stringent aviation standards through a tailored, high-performance iOS solution.