Shipping papers are referred to as what and usually stored where in air transport?

• A. Air bill; in the cockpit
• B. Air bill; in the cargo compartment
• C. Bill of lading; in the cargo hold
• D. Waybill; with the crew

Answer: (B)

Shipping papers in air transport are the air waybill, which serves as the contract of carriage and details the shipment. It travels with the cargo so anyone handling or inspecting the load—ground staff, loaders, and, if needed, the crew—can verify the destination, weight, and hazardous materials information. The document is typically stored with the cargo in the cargo compartment or in a pouch attached to the shipment, ensuring it stays with the cargo throughout handling. It isn’t kept in the cockpit, which is reserved for flight operations, and a bill of lading applies to ocean shipments while a waybill is a broader term sometimes used in other modes.