Leonardo (Automation Division)
“MBHS cross-belt pioneer for high-traffic airports.”
15+ years of ground presence across the GCC.
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Company brief
Leonardo's Automation Division is a global leader in airport baggage handling and logistics automation, operating under the broader Leonardo S.p.A. group headquartered in Rome, Italy. With more than 40 years of experience in automation systems and over 25 years specifically in baggage handling systems (BHS), the division has established itself as one of a handful of suppliers worldwide capable of delivering complete, end-to-end turnkey BHS solutions. The division serves airports, postal sorting centres, and logistics hubs across multiple continents, combining deep systems integration expertise with a comprehensive after-sales service portfolio.
Leonardo Automation is particularly distinguished by its proprietary Multisorting Baggage Handling System (MBHS®), a cross-belt sorter technology that the company was among the first to introduce into the airport sector. The MBHS® platform is designed to handle high volumes of diverse baggage types — including fragile items, bags with prominent wheels, high-friction surfaces, and irregular shapes — while meeting the requirements of IATA Resolution 753, the industry standard for end-to-end baggage tracking. The cross-belt sorter architecture enables high throughput with accuracy and gentle handling, making it suitable for major international airports with significant annual passenger traffic.
Beyond individual sorter products, the division delivers complete turnkey airport projects that encompass design, supply, installation, systems integration, and IT components such as baggage management software. It has accumulated substantial brownfield experience, retrofitting and upgrading existing airport infrastructure without disrupting live operations. After-sales support includes full service solutions covering maintenance, spare parts, technical assistance, and system upgrades. The division's international client base and proven references at leading international airports underline its position as a Tier 1 supplier in the global baggage handling market.
Indexed product lines
Proprietary cross-belt sorter technology for airport baggage handling, capable of sorting fragile, irregular, and high-friction items at high throughput.
Complete end-to-end BHS projects including design, supply, installation, systems integration, and IT components for new and brownfield airport environments.
Full-service after-sales support including maintenance contracts, spare parts supply, technical assistance, and system upgrades for installed BHS systems.
Automation systems for postal sorting centres and logistics hubs, leveraging similar cross-belt sorting technology applied to parcel and e-commerce fulfilment.
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