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Ground crew servicing a commercial airplane on the ramp at night, the kind of operation TRG supports with managed endpoints

Airline Endpoint Management

From Takeoff to Landing and Everything in Between

Airlines run on tight turns, thin margins and thousands of endpoints that work every shift. TRG manages the full lifecycle of every endpoint above and below the wing, so a dead device never decides your departure time.

TRG provides full lifecycle airline endpoint management above and below the wing, from procurement, deployment and site-level spare pools to 24/7 support, break/fix repair, EFB management and secure retirement, so every scanner, tablet, kiosk and EFB is ready for every departure.

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TRG by the Numbers

TRG manages over 10 million endpoint devices across more than 5,000 enterprise customers with 17 global facilities and 24/7 support coverage.

10M+
Devices Under Management
Over 10 million devices under management
5,000+
Enterprise Customers
Over 5,000 enterprise customers
17
Global Facilities
17 global facilities across the US, Canada, UK, Europe and Latin America
24/7
Help Desk Support
24/7 help desk support including nights, weekends and holidays
/ What Is Airline Endpoint Management?

Airline Endpoint Management. Defined.

Quick Answer

Airline endpoint management is the full lifecycle management of the scanners, rugged handhelds, mobile printers, kiosks, tablets and pilot EFBs that airlines depend on to check in passengers, board flights, load bags and cargo and keep the flight deck current.

From baggage handling and tarmac logistics to gate management and pilot EFBs, TRG can evaluate, procure, deploy, secure, manage and dispose of any endpoint above or below the wing.

We've worked alongside a leading global airline since 2013, so we know exactly what a dead device does to an on-time departure. That experience covers staged deployments at every hub, repair and ready-to-ship spares, 24/7 support and UEM for every EFB and handheld.

/ At a Glance

What TRG Provides for Airline Operations

As a device agnostic leader in enterprise technology, we don’t just sell the devices, we own everything that comes after. We manage the full endpoint experience.

In One Sentence

TRG provides full lifecycle airline endpoint management above and below the wing, from procurement, deployment and site-level spare pools to 24/7 support, break/fix repair, EFB management and secure retirement, so every scanner, tablet, kiosk and EFB is ready for every departure.

What does TRG do for airlines? TRG provides airline endpoint lifecycle management for passenger airlines, regional carriers, cargo carriers and ground handling teams. TRG manages the rugged handhelds, RFID readers, mobile printers, gate scanners, check-in kiosks, crew tablets and pilot EFBs used across bag rooms, ramps, cargo facilities, de-icing operations, gates and flight decks. Services include forward logistics and staged deployment, site-level spare pools, break/fix repair and reverse logistics, 24/7 maintenance and support, unified endpoint management for EFBs and handhelds, networking services, media and consumables, asset visibility through ServiceHub® and endpoint security through our cybersecurity division, Inversion6. TRG owns device uptime, spare inventory and EFB accountability at every hub and station.

Passenger airlines, regional carriers, cargo carriers and ground handling teams, from a single station to a global network of hubs. TRG has supported a leading global airline since 2013. Running trucks, warehouses or freight networks too? See transportation and logistics endpoint management.
Below the Wing. From the bag room to the tarmac, we’ll keep the rugged handhelds, RFID readers and mobile printers behind baggage, cargo and de-icing operations ready for every departure.

Above the Wing. Gate management, check-in and boarding run on scanners, printers, tablets and kiosks. We’ll keep every one configured, connected and ready to close the door on time.

On the Flight Deck. Pilot EFBs and crew tablets need to stay updated and accounted for before, during and after the flight. That’s what our Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) services are built for.
Full lifecycle services: forward logistics, pre-configured spare pools at hubs and stations, repair and reverse logistics with OEM warranty coordination, 24/7 support, UEM, labels, tags and printer media and certified secure retirement. All tracked through ServiceHub®.
Device uptime, spare inventory, repair turnaround, EFB accountability and lifecycle documentation at every hub and station. Our success-or-else approach means we own the problem until it's solved, at any hub, on any shift and on any device.

/ INDUSTRY REALITY CHECK

Where Airline IT Actually Breaks

SITA’s 2026 Baggage IT Insights report puts the cost of mishandled bags at $6.3 billion for 2025. Every scanner, handheld and printer on the ramp is part of that equation, and standard IT vendors aren’t built for a bank of flights that can’t wait.

A Dead Scanner at the Gate

Boarding stalls when a gate scanner or bag tag printer fails 20 minutes before departure. Your agent can't wait in a ticket queue.

WHY IT MATTERS

WHY IT MATTERS

Pre-configured spares staged at the station and 24/7 support get the gate back online before the door has to close.

Ramp Devices Take a Beating

Cold, rain, de-icing fluid and drops on the tarmac wear out rugged handhelds and RFID readers faster than any office device.

WHY IT MATTERS

WHY IT MATTERS

TRG repairs out-of-warranty units, routes in-warranty units to the OEM and keeps a ready-to-ship spares pool so the ramp never runs short.

EFBs Out of Date or Unaccounted For

Pilot EFBs that miss an update or walk off between trips create gaps your EFB program has to explain.

WHY IT MATTERS

WHY IT MATTERS

Unified Endpoint Management keeps every EFB updated and tracked, and secure lockers with badge check-in and check-out keep every tablet accounted for.

No Spares at the Station

When the nearest replacement is a shipment away, one failed device can take a position out of service for days.

WHY IT MATTERS

WHY IT MATTERS

TRG stages spares at or near your hubs and backs them with 17 global facilities for repair and replenishment.

A Mixed Fleet With No Single View

Hundreds of device models from dozens of manufacturers, tracked across spreadsheets and vendor portals that don't talk to each other.

WHY IT MATTERS

WHY IT MATTERS

For one airline, TRG manages nearly 100,000 IT assets from more than 100 manufacturers in one custom ServiceHub® portal.

Your passengers check their bags. We check everything else.

/ TRG VS. GENERIC MSP VS. OEM DIRECT ONLY

Airline Endpoint Support: How TRG Compares

TRG combines device-agnostic support for every endpoint above and below the wing, pre-configured spares staged at your hubs and stations, 24/7 support through every bank of flights, full lifecycle management from deployment to retirement and EFB accountability with reporting through ServiceHub®. When a device is under manufacturer warranty, TRG coordinates the repair with the OEM so you keep the coverage you already paid for.

Comparison of airline endpoint management capabilities between TRG, generic MSPs and going direct to OEMs
CapabilityTRG
(Lifecycle Partner)
Generic MSPOEM Direct Only
Device-agnostic support for handhelds, kiosks, printers and EFBs from any manufacturer✓LimitedOwn brand only
Pre-configured spare pools staged at hubs and stations✓✗Advance exchange
24/7 support through every bank of flights✓✗Varies by OEM
Full lifecycle management with OEM warranty coordination✓PartialWarranty repair only
EFB update tracking and badge-controlled accountability✓LimitedDevice only
Device-agnostic support for handhelds, kiosks, printers and EFBs from any manufacturer
TRG✓
Generic MSPLimited
OEM Direct OnlyOwn brand only
Pre-configured spare pools staged at hubs and stations
TRG✓
Generic MSP✗
OEM Direct OnlyAdvance exchange
24/7 support through every bank of flights
TRG✓
Generic MSP✗
OEM Direct OnlyVaries by OEM
Full lifecycle management with OEM warranty coordination
TRG✓
Generic MSPPartial
OEM Direct OnlyWarranty repair only
EFB update tracking and badge-controlled accountability
TRG✓
Generic MSPLimited
OEM Direct OnlyDevice only

/ PARTNER EVALUATION

What a Real Endpoint Partner Looks Like for Airlines

A real airline endpoint partner owns the full lifecycle from deployment through disposition, keeps spares staged where your devices actually work, delivers replacements configured and ready to scan, tracks every EFB and handheld in one place and works alongside your OEM warranties instead of around them.

/ NON-NEGOTIABLES

What You Should Demand

  • Full lifecycle ownership from deployment through secure disposition
  • Spares staged at the hubs and stations where your devices actually work
  • Replacements configured and ready to scan the moment they land
  • Full visibility into every asset, repair and EFB via ServiceHub®
  • 24/7 support that works alongside your OEM warranties, not instead of them
  • Endpoint security from our cybersecurity division, Inversion6, designed to support the cybersecurity requirements in your TSA security program
Passenger using a self-service check-in kiosk at an airport, an above-the-wing endpoint TRG keeps configured and connected
Ramp agent signaling an arriving aircraft on the tarmac, representing structured airline operations and escalation paths

/ SLA REALISM

Structure Over Promises

Any partner promising zero downtime at every station is selling a contract, not a capability. What you really need is escalation paths built around departure times, response commitments that are staffed to be met and honest reporting on where SLAs were missed and why.

/ RED FLAGS

Signals That Disqualify

  • They can't name your device models or tell you where your bag rooms are
  • They treat a dead gate scanner like an office laptop ticket
  • Their “spare pool” sits in a warehouse a day away from your hubs
  • They require you to ship failed devices before sending replacements
  • They've never asked how your EFBs are checked in and out
Ground power unit and parked baggage carts on the airport ramp, representing stalled ramp operations

If your endpoint partner doesn't know what a bank of flights is, their SLAs won't survive your first irregular operations day.

/ THE TRG ADVANTAGE

Proven Above and Below the Wing

At TRG, we walk the walk. You can verify these claims before signing anything.

Device Agnostic

We support handhelds, kiosks, printers and EFBs from any manufacturer, regardless of brand or form factor.

You choose the hardware that fits your operation. We'll handle it from there. See how our approach works.

Global Reach, Local Support

With facilities in the US, Canada, UK, Europe and Latin America, we support airline operations wherever you fly.

Whether you run one station or a global network of hubs, you get the same accountability and support.

Full Lifecycle Ownership

From staged deployment through secure retirement, TRG manages every phase of your endpoint's life.

Since 2013, that has meant everything from below-the-wing refreshes to EFB lockers at 6 North American hubs.

Single Point of Accountability

One call. One partner. No excuses.

That means when something goes wrong, we own the problem… until it's no longer a problem.

/ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Airline endpoint management is the full lifecycle management of the devices airline teams use above and below the wing, from procurement and deployment through support, repair and secure retirement. That includes gate scanners, check-in kiosks, bag tag printers, rugged handhelds, RFID readers, mobile printers, crew tablets and pilot EFBs.
Yes. TRG manages EFB hardware, updates and accountability through Unified Endpoint Management, secure lockers with badge check-in and check-out and spares that keep tablets ready for every trip. The airline holds its EFB authorization under FAA Advisory Circular 120-76E, and TRG's processes are designed to support your EFB program, not approve or authorize it.
Yes. TRG is device-agnostic and supports endpoints from any manufacturer. For one leading global airline, TRG manages nearly 100,000 IT assets from more than 100 manufacturers in a single custom ServiceHub® portal.
TRG stages pre-configured spare pools at or near your hubs and stations, so a failed device is swapped on site instead of shipped. Failed units go to TRG facilities for repair, and in-warranty units are routed to the OEM for warranty service.
No. TRG works alongside your manufacturer warranties. In-warranty units are routed to the OEM for warranty repair and TRG repairs out-of-warranty units itself, so you keep the coverage you already paid for.
Yes. TRG has 17 global facilities across the US, Canada, UK, Europe and Latin America. For a leading global airline, TRG has deployed more than 10,000 new devices across the US, Mexico, AsiaPac and Europe.
/ Key Terms Glossary

Airline Endpoint Management Glossary

A tablet or other electronic device pilots use in place of paper charts, manuals and flight documents. Airlines operate their EFB programs under FAA guidance in Advisory Circular 120-76E.
The passenger-facing side of airline operations: check-in, gate management and boarding. It covers the scanners, printers, tablets and kiosks that run them.
The ramp side of airline operations: the bag room, baggage loading, cargo and de-icing. It covers the rugged handhelds, RFID readers and mobile printers that support them.
An IATA standard that requires airlines to track each checked bag at key points in its journey, including acceptance, loading, transfer and arrival.
A dedicated inventory of pre-configured replacement devices staged at or near each hub or station, so a failed device can be swapped on site instead of shipped.
Software and services that configure, update, secure and track every endpoint from one platform, including handhelds, gate devices and pilot EFBs.

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