Baggage Handling
Baggage errors drive digitalisation
The air transport industry is turning to digitalisation as baggage mishandling rates virtually double amid growing passenger volumes, says SITA
Vanderlande appoints new CEO
Airport solutions specialist Vanderlande has appointed Andrew Manship chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2024
Siemens wins Hefei Xinqiao contract
Germany’s Siemens Logistics has won an order for
a new baggage handling system at Hefei Xinqiao Airport, China
Schiphol refurbishes baggage basements
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has begun the process of renewing, renovating and further innovating its baggage basements
WFS celebrates Asia contract wins
WFS is celebrating two significant new contract wins in Asia, at Hong Kong International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport
BagsID names new chief executive
Dave Bakker has been appointed chief executive officer of BagsID, developer of the first image-based baggage recognition solution for the airport sector
"Driverless" baggage tractor trial at Chubu
Soliton Systems is trialling a remote controlled “driverless” baggage tractor at Chubu airport with the co-operation of JAL and Chubu Sky Support
Alstef wins Sint Maarten baggage project
Alstef Group has been selected to supply the new baggage handling system at Princess Juliana International Airport in the Caribbean
Auckland Airport construction ramps up
Major capital expenditure projects intended to improve how customers experience the airport have resumed at New Zealand’s Auckland Airport
Mitie Bristol Airport contract renewed
Mitie has won a new £3m contract with Bristol Airport (BRS) in the UK, extending its relationship for a further three years
Siemens Logistics unveils ULD unloader
Siemens Logistics has launched VarioTip, a product for the automated unloading of baggage from unit load devices (ULDs)
Alstef to upgrade Mayotte baggage system
Alstef Group has won the outbound baggage system upgrade project at Mayotte Dzaoudzi–Pamandzi International Airport, expanding a system it installed in 2013