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Introducing the BNP Innovation and Research Department

The BNP Innovation and Research Department was established with the goal of supporting the development of next-generation baggage handling systems through targeted research and innovation. Working closely with airports, airlines, and industry stakeholders, the department explores emerging technologies, produces technical publications such as white papers, and supports solution design to improve efficiency and sustainability in […]

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Solution: Baggage Handling Systems

June 23, 2025

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Baggage System Optimization Project

The Baggage Handling System (BHS) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport had seven separate Checked Baggage Inspection Systems (CBIS) in operation, with very little redundancy between systems. The Port retained BNP to redesign the system to accommodate 66 Million Annual Passengers (MAP) due to rapid growth.

June 23, 2025

Bangalore Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) Terminal 2 Baggage Handling System

As part of the design team led by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), BNP was retained to provide consulting services for the Baggage Handling System in the new Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore.

June 23, 2025

United Airlines Terminals at Los Angeles International Airport

The Los Angeles World Airport Authority and United Airlines retained BNP to deliver a new 100% inline checked bag inspection system (CBIS).

June 23, 2025

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) HBS Standard 3 Upgrade Project

In anticipation of increasing air traffic and the need to implement ECAC Standard 3 screening requirements, Copenhagen International Airport (CPH) planned a redesign of the existing Baggage Handling System (BHS) to enhance both screening compliance and capacity.

June 23, 2025

Incheon International Airport (ICN) Phase 3 and 4 Baggage Handling System

Following the success of Phase 1 and 2 developments at Incheon International Airport, Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) continued to engage BNP to design the baggage handling system (BHS) for Phase 3 and Phase 4 development.

March 11, 2025

O’Hare 21 Terminal Area Plan Program at O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

Studdiford Technical Solutions, LLC (STS) provides BHS subject matter expertise across all facets of the ORDNext program, supporting design coordination, TSA compliance, procurement strategy, and commissioning across new and redeveloped terminal facilities.

March 8, 2025

Schiphol International Airport (AMS) Terminal A Baggage Handling System

KAAN Architects retained BNP as part of an architecture and engineering consortium to design the new Terminal A at Schiphol International Airport in Amsterdam.

March 12, 0202

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Landside Access Modernization Program

BNP was chosen by Los Angeles World Airports to help envision the LAX Landside Access Modernization Program, including a new consolidated rental car facility and a new intermodal transfer facility.

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