The contract was awarded by AERODOM, a member of the VINCI Airports network and the concessionaire for six airports in the Dominican Republic. It involves the complete remodelling and capacity increase of the baggage handling system (BHS) at Aeropuerto Internacional de Las Américas in Santo Domingo. AERODOM, having recently renewed its concession contract with the Dominican Government for 30 years, aims to continue improving its airport infrastructure, including Santo Domingo, the largest and third busiest airport in the Caribbean region.
The project includes the integration of a new outbound BHS with four Standard 3 Explosive Detection System (EDS) units, automatic tag readers, a make-up sortation loop, and control and inspection rooms. The goal is to enhance the bag screening and inspection process, resulting in a more efficient airport operation, Alstef said. Alstef Group's proprietary BAGWARE software suite, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and sortation allocation control (SAC), will play a key role in managing the BHS. The company will also handle the operation and maintenance of the new system for two years following its commissioning, expected around mid-year 2025.
