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Farnborough, 5th March 2026: AirX, the European private jet operator is upgrading its connectivity across its Bombardier Challenger 850 aircraft fleet by installing the Gogo Plane Simple® Ku-band terminal. The equipping of the terminals is part of a customized service plan created by Gogo to support very specific AirX requests that ensure passengers receive high-speed inflight connectivity. The tailored bundle includes Pay-As-You-Go airtime for broadband connectivity, and AirX is also taking advantage of Sky Ticket Credit Card (STCC) technology,which enables the operator to provide on-demand connectivity. The ability to control, manage and access customer connectivity usage through a dedicated portal ensures passengers can access high-speed Wi-Fi while onboard. To date, two Bombardier Challenger 850 aircraft have been fitted with the Gogo Plane Simple® Ku-band terminal and are now fully operational. The initial installation, managed by Alamo Engineering at AirX’s London Stansted facility, resulted in the issuance of a new EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the aircraft type. The equipping of the advanced technology terminals represents the first phase of an entire AirX fleet connectivity upgrade,which aims to provide uniform, high-speed connectivity across the fleet. “Demand for our charter services is continuing to grow, with each aircraft currently undertaking, on average, 900 hours of flight per year. Limiting downtime is a key consideration, which is why this upgrade program is underway,” says Houssam Hazzoury, AirX Group CEO.“The simplicity of the Gogo antenna series means we can add reliable, consistent global connectivity with minimal downtime. The streamlined upgrade path and the fact we can make one call to Gogo for end-to-end connectivity management and support were key decisions in our selection process.” Following installation onboard the first two aircraft, Gogo provided its unique Entry-into-Service (EIS) offering at the AirX UK facility, supplemented by system training for the AirX team based in Malta. AirX customers include global brands, major corporations, government officials, and heads of state. The tailored EIS training ensures the AirX crew and operations department are familiar with the system, prepared to manage unexpected coverage interruptions and can enable passengers to maximize functionality. AirX will also benefit from 24/7/365 customer support, which ensures optimal performance and troubleshooting if necessary. “AirX has a reputation for delivering uncompromising, high-quality standards to its clients,and we are proud to support their needs with our purpose-built for business aviation terminals. The GogoPlane Simple Ku-band antenna, in conjunction with the dedicated airtime provided by the SES FlexExec network, ensures AirXclientscan remain productive, relax and enjoy entertainment wherever they fly,” said Dave Falberg, Gogo’s senior vice president of EMEA-APAC. “Our ecosystem has been defined and developed to deliver tailored solutions for mixed, large fleet operators conducting international missions,and we look forward to adding more of our antennas to the AirX fleet to enhance their passenger connectivity experience.”

Delhi, 5th March 2026: Passengers sharing their bag location through personal devices is becoming a key part of airline baggage recovery. As more travelers choose to share their bag’s location when it is delayed, airlines can use that information inside their baggage systems to resolve cases faster and reduce permanent loss.To support this shift, SITA has integrated Google’s Find Hub share item location feature intoWorldTracer®, the global system airlines use to find and reconcile delayed and mishandled baggage. When a passenger chooses to share their bag’s location, airline teams can view that information directly within WorldTracer® to support recovery.This changes how airlines approach a delayed bag by adding an additional source of location information to support resolving the delay. Traditionally, recovery relied on airport scans and airline-to-airline data exchanges. Passenger-authorized location sharing adds an additional source of visibility, helping teams narrow search areas and prioritize cases when a bag does not arrive as expected. The process remains fully controlled by the passenger. If a bag is delayed, the traveler can generate a secure link in Find Hub and provide it to the airline. Sharing can be stopped at any time. Links expire automatically. Location data is encrypted, and only the passenger decides who can access it and for how long. “Airlines are operating in an environment where passengers expect visibility of their baggage at every step of the journey,”said Nicole Hogg, Portfolio Director, Baggage at SITA.“When a bag is delayed, uncertainty increases compensation costs, customer service pressure, and reputational risk. What we are seeing is a move from manual tracing to clearer, data-supported recovery. When passengers choose to share their bag’s location, airlines gain insight at the moment it matters most. This reflects how baggage recovery is becoming more transparent, more collaborative, and more precise.” With this integration, passenger-authorized location sharing from the world’s most widely used mobile platforms can now be incorporated into WorldTracer®.The news also reflects a broader industry move toward more open and secure data sharing across the travel ecosystem. As airports, airlines, and technology providers work more closely together, trusted data exchange is becoming central to improving operational performance and passenger experience.