From online loading sheet to zero waste, intelligent catering, from caterer to crew

iFly4 Catering connects caterers, ground operations, and cabin crew in one airline-managed solution. Minimize overload, reduce food waste, and deliver a premium passenger experience, powered by real-time data and AI.

Resolve airline catering pain points…

The pain points

Paper-based loading sheets
No real-time updates
Systematic over-catering driving cost and waste
Crew unable to verify actual inventory on board
Disconnected systems between caterer, ops, and crew
No feedback data to improve future flights

… with one airline-managed solution

Digital loading verification, offline-first, resilient to outages
Real-time inventory tracking from caterer to seat
Personalised service with passenger pre-order integration
AI-driven demand forecasting to minimize overload and reduce food waste
Full catering statistics for continuous improvement

From reactive to data-driven catering operations

Minimize systematic over-catering

Digital loading verification and AI-driven forecasting give youprovides the data to right-size every uplift — flight by flight, route by route. Move from averages and gut feel to data-driven decisions grounded inbased on actual demand.

Full inventory control – even offline

Know exactly what’s on board at any moment, regardless of connectivity or integration status. No more guesswork between caterer and galley — every discrepancy is flagged and timestamped.

Free your crew from galley admin

Structured digital workflows replace manual counts and paper sheets — so crew spend less time in the galley and more time delivering service. Updates happen automatically, without crew intervention.

Deliver on every pre-order

Passenger preferences, dietary requirements, and special meals arrive on the crew device before boarding. No surprises at the seat — and a measurably more personal passenger experience.

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We set out to build something crews would actually want to use – a solution designed to take the guesswork out of catering, cut waste at the source, and give airlines the data to keep getting better flight after flight.

Jesper Krogh

Business Unit Director, Trifork Aalborg

SOLUTION COMPONENTS

Three modules, one connected catering workflow

Galley loading & inventory

Crew audit catering deliveries against the uplift order on their crew device — even offline or during integration outages. Discrepancies are flagged instantly, loading records are timestamped, and inventory is maintained throughout the flight.

Meal ordering

Passenger pre-orders, dietary requirements, and SSRs arrive on the crew’s device before boarding. Zone-based responsibilities, real-time item tracking, and overbooking prevention ensure every passenger gets their meal — with a minimum of waste.

Order preparation schedule

A visual cooking and serving timeline by seat, supporting both fixed galley flows and custom sequences. Crew deliver meals efficiently, on time, and at the right standard — every flight.

Unified Data & Intelligence Layer

Create a single source of truth for airline catering operations

A scalable, cloud-agnostic operational platform that connects airline systems, catering providers, and cabin crews through real-time workflows, data synchronization, and operational control.

Real-time synchronization across mobile and connected devices
Seamless integration with airline, catering, and operational systems
Automated notifications and operational updates
Centralized administration and configuration management
End-to-end visibility across catering operations

Unified Data & Intelligence Layer

Create a single source of truth for airline catering operations

A cloud-agnostic data platform that aggregates operational, catering, and passenger-related data from multiple sources into one secure and auditable environment.

Unified access to operational and catering data
Real-time event streaming and data processing
Secure data governance and access control
Full auditability across operational workflows
Works alongside existing airline systems and infrastructure

AI Optimization Layer

Transform operational data into actionable insights

An AI-powered optimization layer that helps airlines improve catering planning, reduce waste, and deliver more personalized passenger experiences through advanced analytics and forecasting.

Demand forecasting by route, season, and cabin class
Catering waste analysis and optimization
Passenger preference insights and personalization
Predictive recommendations for operational planning
Flexible architecture compatible with any AI model or platform

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See Trifork Aviation in action

Discover how Trifork Aviation streamlines operations with iFly4, VionAI, and intelligent workflows for pilots, crew, ground operations, and inspections. Book a personalised demo and explore how your organisation can operate smarter, faster, and more connected.