AIsle0
A guided, real-time inspection platform that connects airline ground and flight crews by flight number, providing live visibility into pre- and post-flight task status to improve communication during aircraft turnarounds.
Role
Lead Developer
Designed UI/UX + Built Backend with Supabase Edge Functions and websockets. Also developed agentic AI tool calling functionality.
Timeline
Jan. 2026
24-hour Hackathon
Team
4 People
TAMUHack 2026
Skills
Project Overview
AIsle0 is a web and mobile platform designed to solve a critical gap in airline operations: workers assigned to the same flight often have no shared, flight-specific way to communicate. Ground crews, flight crews, and service teams rely on fragmented tools and assumptions, which can lead to delays, miscoordination, and safety concerns.
By connecting airline workers by flight number and providing real-time visibility into pre- and post-flight task status (such as fueling progress, baggage handling, and equipment checks), AIsle0 helps teams coordinate safely, avoid equipment conflicts, and sequence work more efficiently during aircraft turnaround—making work smoother, safer, and less stressful for everyone involved.
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I. Inspiration
AIsle0 was inspired by a simple gap in airline operations: workers assigned to the same flight often have no shared, flight-specific way to communicate. Ground crews, flight crews, and service teams rely on fragmented tools and assumptions, which can lead to delays and miscoordination.
We set out to build a platform that improves communication during aircraft turnarounds, making work smoother, safer, and a little less stressful for the people who keep flights moving.
II. What It Does
Core Features
- ✈️Flight-specific crew coordination and communication
- 📱Real-time task status updates across web and mobile
- 🔄Live sync between ground crews and flight crews
- ⚡Instant notifications for task updates and conflicts
Use Cases
- ⛽Fueling status tracking (in progress, completed, restricted)
- 🧳Baggage handling coordination and updates
- 🔧Equipment conflict prevention and safety checks
- 📊AI-powered hazard detection and risk tagging
III. Tech Stack
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💻 Web App
- • React + TypeScript
- • Vite for fast builds
- • Node.js backend
📱 Mobile App
- • React Native + Expo
- • Cross-platform iOS/Android
- • ngrok for local testing
🗄️ Backend
- • Supabase (Auth, API, DB)
- • Postgres Database
- • WebSockets for real-time
- • Edge Functions
🤖 AI Layer
- • OpenAI API integration
- • AI Agent with Tool Calls
- • Risk analysis & tagging
🔗 Integrations
- • American Airlines API
- • Hosted on Render
- • Real-time data sync
🏗️ Infrastructure
- • Supabase real-time features
- • WebSocket connections
- • Edge function deployment
IV. Database Architecture
V. Challenges We Ran Into
🔍 User Research
User research at TAMUHack 2026 was challenging at first, as airline operations are a specialized domain with limited direct access to end users. After iterating on several ideas, we converged on a concept that balanced realism with feasibility.
⚡ Real-Time Implementation
On the technical side, implementing real-time updates and socket-based communication was difficult due to the limited structure and constraints of Supabase's real-time features. We had to architect custom solutions to achieve seamless synchronization.
VI. Accomplishments We're Proud Of
🎨 Design Excellence
In terms of design, we are proud of the custom drawings and gifs that bring the platform to life and make complex airline operations more approachable and intuitive.
🔧 Technical Achievement
For technicality, we are proud of the well-designed structure of the platform to connect users, allowing the web app to connect with the mobile app, alongside having real-time updates between airline workers.
VII. What We Learned
Building AIsle0 taught us how complex real-world operational systems can be, and how important clear communication is when multiple teams work in parallel under safety constraints.
We also learned how to design and implement real-time systems under tight hackathon timelines, managing WebSocket connections, database synchronization, and cross-platform compatibility.
And yes, we made some great friends along the way! 😊
VIII. What's Next for AIsle0
📋 Expanded Task Types
Beyond fueling and baggage handling to cover all turnaround operations
🔐 Role-Based Permissions
Adding safety constraints and access controls for different crew roles
📊 Analytics Dashboard
Integrating analytics to identify turnaround bottlenecks and optimize efficiency
💰 Funding Goals
And… maybe a million-dollar funding 😉