Entrusted to Leonardo the new baggage management system from Southwest Airlines atDenver airport. This initiative is aimed at ensuring efficient management of a high number of flights and reducing connection times, while simultaneously helping to address the growing volume of passengers at the hub. Denver handled more than 69 million passengers in 2022 and ranks third among the 10 busiest airports in the world.
The managing director of Leonardo's Automation business unit, Massimiliano Veltroni, underlined the importance of this partnership and the ability of the technology to adapt to different contexts, confirming Southwest's commitment to fostering more efficient operating conditions in Denver.
The contract
The contract worth over 25 million euros provides a tailor-made solution for Southwest, focused on operational management, manual sorting and baggage transfer. A key element of the project is the introduction of the cross-belt baggage handling, a technological innovation in the United States.
Leonardo's Mbhs cross-belt sorter
La Mbhs cross-belt sorter by Leonardo is a proven technology that offers benefits significant compared to traditional systems, such as maximum precision, greater sorting speed and scalability. These features aim to improve Southwest's operational efficiency by ensuring precision in automatic baggage sorting and reducing operator workload.
Mbhs technology should simplify the entire process, optimize the use of resources and reduce overall operating expenses for the airline, leading to improved times of aircraft rotation and, consequently, greater customer satisfaction. Furthermore, the system is expected to lighten the workload of staff, improving safety and creating more comfortable working conditions.
