Bases

When to use this

Create a new base when opening a new operational location or establishing a crew/aircraft hub at an airport.

Steps

1. Click "Add New Base" in the top-right corner of the page
2. Enter base name: Provide a descriptive name (e.g., "Johannesburg Main Base", "Cape Town Hub")
3. Select airport: Use the airport search field to find and select the associated airport
4. Review validation: The system checks that the selected airport doesn't already have a base assigned
5. Click "Submit": Save the new base

Result

The new base appears in the Active Bases table and is immediately available for use in crew scheduling, flight operations, and other modules. The base inherits its timezone from the associated airport.

Notes & rules

• One airport per base: Each airport can only be assigned to one base. If you try to select an airport that already has a base, an error message appears
• Base name is required: You cannot submit without entering a base name
• Airport is required: You must select an airport from the search field
• No duplicates: The system prevents creating multiple bases for the same airport

When to use this

Edit a base to rename it or reassign it to a different airport (if the current airport needs to change).

Steps

1. Locate the base: Use search or scroll through the Active Bases table
2. Click the blue Edit button (pencil icon) in the Edit column
3. Update fields: Modify the base name or airport as needed
4. Review validation: If changing the airport, ensure it doesn't already have another base assigned
5. Click "Submit": Save your changes

Result

Changes are saved immediately. The table refreshes to show the updated base name or airport. If the airport changed, the timezone updates automatically to match the new airport's timezone.

Notes & rules

• Same validation as creation: Airport must not already have a base assigned to it
• Related data remains linked: Crew assignments, reports, and other data linked to this base remain unchanged
• Cancel discards changes: Click "Cancel" to close the window without saving

When to use this

Deactivate a base when it's no longer in use but historical data must be preserved (e.g., closing an operational location temporarily or permanently).

Steps

1. Find the base in the Active Bases table
2. Click the yellow Deactivate button (ban icon) in the Deactivate column
3. Confirm the action in the dialog that appears

Result

The base moves from the Active Bases table to the Deactivated Bases view. It's no longer available for new assignments or operations, but historical data (reports, audits, crew assignments) remains intact.

Notes & rules

• Soft delete only: Deactivation is reversible—use the Activate button in the Deactivated view to restore
• Historical data preserved: Past reports, audits, and crew records remain linked to the base
• Not available for new use: Deactivated bases won't appear in dropdowns for new crew assignments or flight operations

When to use this

Activate a previously deactivated base to restore it for operational use.

Steps

1. Switch to "Deactivated" view using the radio buttons
2. Locate the base in the Deactivated Bases table
3. Click the green Activate button (plus icon)

Result

The base moves back to the Active Bases table and becomes immediately available for crew scheduling, flight operations, and all other modules.

The search bar filters bases in real-time as you type. It searches across:

• Base name
• Airport name (full display name)
• IATA code (e.g., JNB, CPT)
• ICAO code (e.g., FAOR, FACT)

Hover over the info icon next to the search bar to see a reminder of searchable terms.

The Active Bases table shows all operational bases currently in use. Columns are:

Row actions

• Edit button: Opens the base editing window
• Deactivate button: Moves the base to the Deactivated view

Default sort

Bases appear in the order they were created. Click any sortable column header to reorder.

The Deactivated Bases table shows bases that have been soft-deleted. It displays:

• Base Name (sortable)
• Airport (sortable by airport name)
• Activate button: Green plus icon to restore the base to Active status

The table is simpler than the Active view because deactivated bases can't be edited until they're reactivated.

Purpose

The add/edit window is a shared component used both for creating new bases and updating existing ones. The window title changes to reflect the action: "Add new aircraft base" or "Edit aircraft base" (the term "aircraft base" is used in the window to emphasise that these are operational locations for aircraft and crew).

Fields

Validation rules

• Base name is required: Cannot be empty
• Airport is required: Must select an airport from the search results
• Unique airport assignment: If the selected airport already has a base, a red alert appears: "This airport already has a base."

Buttons

• Submit: Saves the base (adds new or updates existing). Shows a spinner while processing.
• Cancel: Closes the window and discards any unsaved changes

Pagination appears automatically when either the Active or Deactivated list contains 16 or more bases. You can choose to display 15, 30, or 60 bases per page using the "Items per page" dropdown.

Page controls show at the bottom of the table. Click page numbers or use Previous/Next arrows to navigate.