A comprehensive IT solution for sustainable and efficient airport processes

Airport operations are complex due to a large number of processes, contraints and dependecies as well as stakeholder interests and responsibilities. Ever-changing variables such as weather add to the complications. With all these factors it schould come as no surprise that for a given day events often take a much different direction than what was originally planned.

Improving ghe baggage handling system at Munich Airport's Terminal 2

Operators at Munich Airport are continuously striving to run a world-class airport. And their efforts are being recognized: for the sixth time this year, Munich Airporttopped the European rankings in the 2011 World Airport Awards. When it comes to baggage handling, Siemens has established itself as a trusted partner for Munich Airport.

Inspections help operators improve the airport's environmental balance further

Hamburg Airport became the first in Gemany to join the ranks of airports worldwide that have already undergone a Health Check. Using well-structured questionaires, Siemens engineers examined in cooperation with airport personnel the energy efficienciy of the terminals, hangars, aprons and airport lighting as well as the office buildings.

Siamos suite to go online with the start of the 2011 winter flight schedule

When airport representatives visited the Siemens Airport Center in Fürth, they were convinced by the Siemens approach and later signed a contrac t for the installation of the modular Siamos suite.
The components in the Siamos suite promise a transparent information base that provides operators with an exact overview of passenger, baggage and supply flows, so that processes can be optimized and closely coordinated with one another.

Temporary terminals master short-term passenger crowds

Siemens Logistics and Airport Solutions made its contribution toward getting everybody to the matches on time. Siemens installed two temporary CapacityPlus terminals at Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein airports in South Africa to increase their capacities to handle the short-term flood of passengers. After only seven weeks of on-site installation, Siemens handed over both terminals and received the customer acceptance one week ahead of schedule.

Siemens helps to protect the climate and save money

The aviation industry has taken decisive steps to counteract climate change. Nevertheless, no one will dispute that there still remains a great deal to be done. This issue introduces Siemens’ environmentally friendly airport portfolio. What’s more: New baggage, cargo and service orders and an interview with Commander Chen on the performance of Siemens’ baggage handling system at Beijing Airport.

How Siemens is bearing up against the economic crisis

The company's strength as complete solution provider is really coming to the fore now. Our worldwide presence and our technological expertise also score well with our customers. Two airports experts highlight how Siemens is riding out the crisis.What's more: A review of the inter airport, state-of-the-art products for the green and efficient airport, and new projects.

Ideas and solutions for the airport of tomorrow

Sibag Cross is Siemens’ hybrid tray and belt system that processes bags and suitcases in a gentle, fast and reliable way. Siemens regards baggage handling as an end-to-end process. That means our experts do not just consider the baggage handling system in itself, but look considerably beyond it.
What’s more: An interview on the successful extension of Madrid’s baggage handling system, good marks in a Maintenance Business Review, a new air cargo security system, and new projects.