New centralised baggage handling system for Bordeaux Airport

Bordeaux Airport is undertaking a major transformation of its infrastructure as part of its vision for the sustainable airport of tomorrow.

Key to the upgrade is the creation of a new central building, located between Halls A and B, that will enable the implementation of a fully centralised baggage handling system.

The new BHS, notes the French gateway, is being designed to pool resources, optimise operations, and sustainably support future traffic growth and evolving regulatory requirements.

In 2025, the airport welcomed 5.9 million passengers as, between them, its 26 airlines served 92 destinations across 30 countries.

The new centralised system is expected to play a key role in supporting this growth while enhancing operational resilience, flexibility, and efficiency.

Alstef Group has been selected to deliver the core baggage handling solution.

The project includes the installation of an XSORT cross-belt sorter, equipped with five injection points, 11 sorting chutes, and three departure carousels.

The scope also includes the integration of a BagSort (SAC) system, the installation of a new arrivals carousel, and the upgrade of 19 check-in counters in Hall A and 26 in Hall B.

In addition, Alstef Group will provide a maintenance contract of at least two years to support operational continuity following commissioning.

By integrating both standard and out-of-gauge baggage within a centralised architecture, the system will enhance efficiency, streamline passenger processing, and provide a scalable platform to meet future capacity demands