Leonardo Automation: Transforming Airport Baggage Handling with Smart, Scalable Solutions
Leonardo Automation, a business unit of the Leonardo Group, is a global leader in the design and implementation of next-generation baggage handling systems (BHS).
As part of a renowned group with deep expertise in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, Leonardo Automation brings cutting-edge innovation and proven reliability to the aviation infrastructure sector.
With a strong international presence—headquartered in Genoa, Italy, and with operations in over 150 countries—Leonardo Automation is a trusted partner to airport operators, governments, and private sector stakeholders worldwide.
At the heart of Leonardo Automation’s offering is a commitment to delivering highly efficient, intelligent, and customer-centric turnkey baggage handling solutions.
The company is known for pioneering the cross belt sortation technology in European airports, significantly boosting the speed, accuracy, and dependability of baggage systems. Its flagship solution, the MBHS (Modular Baggage Handling System), is tailored to meet the complex demands of modern airport environments and supports seamless scalability.
Leonardo Automation's systems cover the full spectrum of baggage processing:
Check-in Solutions: Streamlined and intuitive baggage drop-off for enhanced passenger experience.
Security Screening: Integration of advanced screening technology, supporting compliance and safety.
Automated Sorting: High-performance systems ensuring fast and precise routing of outbound baggage.
Make-Up Area Management: Efficient preparation and loading coordination based on real-time flight schedules.
Arrival Systems: Intelligent tracking and delivery to ensure timely baggage claim for arriving passengers.
These systems are supported by state-of-the-art Automatic Tag Readers (ATRs) with advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capabilities, maximizing traceability and reducing manual intervention.
Leonardo Automation also leads in digital transformation, leveraging technologies such as AI, Digital Twin, and advanced simulation. These digital capabilities are seamlessly embedded into Leonardo’s hardware and software ecosystems, enabling proactive monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimization of airport operations.
As a leading system integrator, Leonardo Automation delivers not just technology, but a comprehensive service package including:
-Dedicated after-sales technical support
- Lifecycle management tools
- Integration expertise across legacy and third-party systems
With a strong focus on R&D, customer collaboration, and operational excellence, Leonardo Automation is shaping the future of smart airports. Their mission is to empower airport stakeholders with agile, data-driven, and sustainable baggage handling infrastructures that elevate passenger satisfaction and improve operational KPIs.
Baggage Handling Systems (BHS)
Baggage Storage and Retrieval
Baggage Tracking and Recounciliation
Check-In and Self-Service Kiosks
Communication Systems
Maintenance/Support
Operational Dashboards
Operational Support and Maintenance
Software and IT Solutions
Software/IT
Specialized Baggage Solutions
Sustainability and Efficiency Solutions
Sustainable Design and Construction
