Air Waybill

A bill of lading which covers both domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specified destination. Technically, it is a non-negotiable instrument of air transport which serves as a receipt for the shipper, indicating that the carrier has accepted the goods listed therein and obligates itself to carry the consignment to the airport of destination according to specified conditions. (USTTA1)

An AWB is a bill of lading which covers both domestic and international
flights transporting goods to a specified destination. Technically, it is
a non-negotiable instrument of air transport which serves as a receipt for
the shipper, indicating that the carrier has accepted the goods listed
therein and obligates itself to carry the consignment to the airport of
destination according to specified conditions.