Baggage Handling Categories
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Baggage Security Screening
The suppliers in this section manufacture X-ray machines or CT scanners to obtain information about the contents of passenger hand luggage. This category also includes explosive detection systems and explosive trace detection machines.
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Baggage Tracking
The suppliers in this section provide digital solutions that help airport staff and passengers keep track of their baggage.
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Belt Loaders & Conveyors
Belt loaders and conveyors are essential equipment used in airport ground handling operations to efficiently and safely load and unload baggage and cargo from aircraft. Belt loaders are vehicles equipped with a conveyor belt that can be raised and lowered to match the height of the aircraft cargo hold. They are designed to transport baggage and cargo to and from the aircraft quickly and efficiently. Conveyors, on the other hand, are stationary or mobile machines that can move baggage and cargo from one location to another within the airport, such as from the check-in counter to the aircraft or from the aircraft to the baggage claim area.
Baggage Handling News
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Tech Drove Down Mishandled Bag Rates by 23% in 2025, But Mishandling Still Costs the Industry $6.3 Billion a Year
SITA report reveals baggage mishandling fell 23% in 2025, yet still costs the industry $6.3 billion a year.
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Cologne Bonn Airport Opens New Modernised Security Checkpoint
Following several months of renovation; Cologne Bonn Airport has announced the official opening of its fully modernised security checkpoint.
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Zurich Airport Increases Liquid Limit for Local Passengers
Zurich Airport will now allow passengers departing the airport to carry liquid containers with a capacity of up to 2 litres in hand luggage.
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Heathrow Baggage System Failure Raises Questions Over Operational Resilience
A recent baggage handling system failure at Heathrow Airport has prompted renewed scrutiny of the resilience of airport infrastructure.
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IATA Launches Baggage Platform to Support Shift from Legacy Messaging Systems
IATA has launched a new digital platform designed to support the aviation industry’s transition away from legacy baggage messaging systems.
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UK: HADeS Funding Announced for Airport Security Technology Development
Connected Places Catapult has announced the opening of applications for the High Assurance Detection Systems (HADeS) 2026 programme.
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Leonardo to Replace Baggage Handling System at Hamburg Airport
Leonardo has been awarded a new contract for the refurbishment and expansion of Hamburg Airport's baggage handling system (BHS).
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YDA Dalaman Airport Enhances Operations with a Real-Time Platform to Support Reliable Travel to Türkiye
Integrated SITA systems give airport teams greater visibility and coordination across flights, gates, check-in and baggage.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Belt Conveyor Systems: Types & Functions
Explore the main types of belt conveyor systems used in airports and industry, how they work, and how to choose the right solution for your …
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Smiths Detection Achieves Certification for AI-Driven Baggage Screening Solution
Smiths Detection has announced that it has secured ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference) certification for its iCMORE APIDS.
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The Role of Airports in Smart City Developments
Airports are evolving beyond transit hubs, showcasing smart city technologies like AI, biometrics and sustainability systems.
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Airlines and Airports Gain Early Warning of Baggage Disruptions
SITA Bag Radar uses AI-driven analytics and real-time data to help airlines and airports predict baggage disruptions.
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BEUMER and Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML Launch “Enterprise Lab”
BEUMER Group is in partnered with Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, which is set to improve airport baggage handling…
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Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport Invests in New Baggage Handling System
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) has selected Alstef Group to supply a new centralised baggage handling system.
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Passenger-shared Bag Location is Becoming Part of Airline Baggage Recovery
SITA: Passenger-authorized location sharing tech from major global mobile platforms can now be integrated into WorldTracer®
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London Southend Airport to Allow 2 Litres of Liquid in Cabin Baggage
London Southend Airport will now allow passengers able to leave up to two litres of liquid in their cabin baggage.
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Sunshine Coast Airport Opens New Outbound Baggage Facility
Sunshine Coast Airport has opened its new outbound baggage facility, marking a key milestone in a $170 million terminal transformation.
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PHX Launches Early Bag Check Service
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) has announced that it has begun offering a new Early Bag Check service.
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Smarte Carte Acquires Lost and Found Software to Expand Global Passenger Services Platform
Smarte Carte announced the acquisition of Lost and Found Software, bringing a modern technology-driven solutions to airports.
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Fraport Deploys AI Item Detection Systems at Frankfurt Airport
Fraport AG has partnered with the German Federal Police to deploy new automatic prohibited item detection systems at Frankfurt Airport.
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AI in Aviation: The Future We Imagine, and the Reality We Shape
SITA explores how purpose-driven AI is transforming airport operations, baggage management, and passenger experience.
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SITA shows how integration of Apple’s Find My Share Item Location strengthens baggage operations
Using an Apple AirTag or a Find My network accessory can securely share a bag’s location with airlines through SITA WorldTracer®.
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Austin–Bergstrom Airport Launches New Baggage Handling System
Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has activated its new outbound baggage handling system ahead of schedule.
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Liberty Defense Holdings Joins NVIDIA Connect Program
Liberty Defense Holdings has officially joined the NVIDIA Connect Program, allowing it to bolster automated threat detection performance.
