Leonardo realizes Cross Belt Technology for Hamburg Airport

With the project for Hamburg Airport, Leonardo confirms its leadership in the sector and thereliability of its proprietary technology, the MBHS® cross-belt sorter.

Leonardo continues to expand its presence in the airport automation sector with the award of a contract for the refurbishment and expansion of the baggage handling system at Hamburg Airport, a major international hub that is investing heavily in upgrading its services. The project, scheduled for the three-year period 2026–2029, will improve operations at Terminal 1 and the Plaza area, ensuring a reliable sorting capacity for all the passengers who use the German airport each year.

The project involves the complete replacement of the current BHS system in Terminal 1 with Leonardo’s advanced cross-belt MBHS® (Multisort Baggage Handling System) technology, implemented through a phased plan that ensures the airport’s operations remain unaffected. This is a complex process, which once again confirms Leonardo’s ability to work on existing and operational infrastructure, as already demonstrated in projects carried out at Paris and Hong Kong airports.

Following the success at Frankfurt, Germany’s largest airport, the decision by this second German airport to adopt MBHS® technology to upgrade its systems and support future growth reinforces Leonardo’s position as a strategic partner for major European hubs, whilst also laying the foundations for future collaborations aimed at ensuring maximum infrastructure efficiency.

Leonardo’s MBHS® technology has already been adopted at numerous airports in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, India and the United States. This achievement confirms the company’s leadership in the world of baggage handling, alongside its commitment to providing efficient and reliable automation solutions for airports and passengers.