Supplier
Leonardo (Automation Division)
MBHS Cross-Belt Sorter
Pioneer cross-belt BHS installed at leading hubs.
Leonardo's Multisorting Baggage Handling System (MBHS) was the first cross-belt sorter specifically adapted for airport baggage. It is deployed at major European hubs including Fiumicino and Malpensa. In December 2025 Leonardo secured two US airport BHS contracts worth USD 120+ million, confirming it as a top-tier integrator.
MBHS Cross-Belt Sorter
baggage · handling · systems
AVS·CAT
Product at a glance
- Category
- baggage handling systems
- Price tier
- enterprise
- GCC sites
- 0
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Sorter speed | Up to 2.5 m/s |
| Throughput | Up to 12,000 bags/hour |
| Sort accuracy | > 99.9 % |
| Field references | 40+ airport deployments |
Compatibility
Works with
- BHS SAC
- IATA Resolution 753
- RFID IATA RP 1740c
Certifications
Approvals
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
CE
Best for
Typical use cases
Use case 1
Primary sortation at a 30 mppa hub.
Use case 2
Replacement of legacy tilt-tray at a national airport.
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