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+-------------------------------------------------------+ | Central Host Banking System | +-------------------------------------------------------+ ^ | NDC Protocol (TCP/IP) v +-------------------------------------------------------+ | APTRA Advance NDC Engine | | [State Table Interpreter] [Screen/Buffer Manager]| +-------------------------------------------------------+ ^ | XFS (eXtensions for Financial Services) v +-------------------------------------------------------+ | NCR APTRA Platform Software | +-------------------------------------------------------+ ^ | Hardware Drivers v +-------------------------------------------------------+ | ATM Hardware (Card Reader, Cash Dispenser, EPP, etc) | +-------------------------------------------------------+ The State Table Interpreter
Supports custom logic injections via "Customized Features" and external DLLs. 2. Architectural Framework
APTRA Advance is NCR’s flagship airline retailing platform, designed to act as a modern Point-of-Sale (POS) and booking engine for travel agencies, call centers, and airport kiosks. The "Advance NDC" component bridges the gap between legacy passenger servicing systems and the XML-driven, API-centric world of IATA’s NDC standard. aptra advance ndc developer-s guide
Before writing a single line of code, you need to understand the fundamental principles of the APTRA Advance NDC architecture.
If you need to dive deeper into a specific aspect of your deployment, please let me know: The "Advance NDC" component bridges the gap between
Aptra Advance validates the offer (still bookable) and creates an OrderView with a pending status.
Initializes the card reader and waits for card insertion. Initializes the card reader and waits for card insertion
APTRA Advance NDC supports multiple legacy and modern network configurations. It packages transaction data into host-readable formats. Message Formats
For a developer, mastering the is critical. It defines the rules for how the system moves from one state to another based on events (e.g., a customer inserting a card) and host commands. A typical transaction flow looks like this:
In the rapidly evolving landscape of airline retailing, the shift from traditional EDIFACT messaging to New Distribution Capability (NDC) is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. For developers working within the NCR Corporation ecosystem, the is the definitive blueprint for building, testing, and deploying next-generation travel commerce solutions.