Gwalior Airport - BHS upgrade
Alstef Group delivered a comprehensive baggage handling system upgrade for Gwalior Airport in Madhya Pradesh, India, supporting the airport's modernisation programme and improving the passenger journey from check-in through to baggage reclaim.
About this project
- Customer: Airports Authoriy of India (AAI)
- Airport: Gwalior Airport
- Location: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Completed: 2024
Awarded by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the project included the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a new baggage handling system, together with a long-term operations and maintenance agreement to ensure ongoing system reliability and performance.
Scope
- Design, supply and installation of a new baggage handling system
- 16 check-in counters
- Level 1 CT-EDS baggage screening system
- Destination make-up carousel
- Three inclined reclaim carousels
- Testing and commissioning
- 13-year operations and maintenance contract
The Challenge
As passenger numbers continue to grow across India's aviation sector, Gwalior Airport required a modern baggage handling solution capable of improving operational efficiency, enhancing security screening capability and delivering a smoother passenger experience.
The airport needed a system that would support both departing and arriving passengers while providing long-term operational reliability and maintainability.
The Solution
Alstef Group designed and delivered a complete baggage handling upgrade incorporating modern baggage screening, outbound processing and arrivals infrastructure.
The outbound system includes 16 check-in counters, a Level 1 CT-EDS X-ray screening machine and a destination make-up carousel to support efficient baggage processing and security compliance. The arrivals system features three inclined baggage reclaim carousels designed to improve baggage delivery and passenger convenience.
Project Outcome
The upgraded baggage handling system provides Gwalior Airport with modern baggage processing infrastructure that enhances operational efficiency, strengthens security screening capability and improves the passenger experience.
