Airport Terminal Systems and IT Solutions

PROAVIA members connect passenger processing, baggage, operational data, supervision and terminal infrastructure to create reliable, scalable and easier-to-operate airport terminals.

An airport terminal is a connected operational environment. Check-in, bag drop, baggage sorting, security, boarding, passenger information, wayfinding and building systems must exchange accurate information while remaining available throughout airport operations.

PROAVIA members cover passenger-processing equipment, common-use airport IT, baggage handling and tracking, identity technologies, Airport Operations Centres, SCADA, building management, real-time data platforms, spatial intelligence, technical supervision and terminal equipment.

What airport terminal systems do PROAVIA members provide?

Passenger processing and common-use systems

Member solutions include check-in kiosks, Common Use Passenger Processing Systems, Common Use Self Service, self bag drop, boarding gates and e-gates. These technologies allow airports, airlines and handlers to share infrastructure and introduce self-service progressively.

Baggage handling, tracking and reconciliation

PROAVIA members design and integrate check-in conveyors, sortation systems, early bag storage, baggage tracking, reconciliation interfaces, hold-baggage screening integration, baggage reclaim and predictive maintenance.

Airport IT and operational data

Airport IT specialists provide integrated software for airports, airlines and ground handlers, including passenger processing, resource management, operational monitoring, flight-information integration and data exchange. Airport Operations Centre platforms create shared operational views for coordinated decisions.

SCADA, building management and hypervision

Real-time platforms centralise data from baggage, building, energy, security and infrastructure systems. SCADA, Building Management Systems and hypervision help technical teams monitor equipment, alarms and performance from a common interface.

Terminal information, wayfinding and flow intelligence

Indoor maps, interactive kiosks, passenger tracking and anonymous 3D LiDAR analytics provide information to travellers and operational teams. Time synchronisation ensures that systems and displays use a consistent reference.

Terminal equipment and circulation

PROAVIA expertise also includes elevators, escalators, moving walkways, checkpoint equipment and the engineering required to integrate these systems into new or existing terminal infrastructure.

What are the main terminal systems and airport IT challenges?

Integrating equipment and software supplied by multiple providers
Connecting legacy systems with new self-service and digital technologies
Maintaining 24/7 availability and operational continuity
Scaling baggage and passenger-processing capacity
Protecting airport IT and operational technology
Ensuring data quality, interoperability and appropriate access rights
Modernising systems without disrupting passengers or airline operations
Managing maintenance, obsolescence and long-term system support

PROAVIA members specialised in Airport Terminal Systems and IT Solutions

#Airfield Systems #Building Management System #Industrial Automation #SCADA

#Digital Wayfinding #Indoor Maps #Interactive Kiosk #PMR Assistance

#Accessibility #Airport Mobility #Passenger Digital Tools #Passenger Experience

#3D LiDAR #Digital Innovation #Passenger & Vehicle Tracking #Passenger Journey Intelligence

#Compliance Management #Cybersecurity #QHSE #Risk Management

#Boarding Solutions #Check-in Solutions #e-Gate #Self Bag Drop

#Airport Maintenance #Elevators #Escalators #Moving Walkways

#Compliance #Cybersecurity #Cybersecurity Audit #Risk Management

#Biometric Solutions #BRTS #CUPPS #Self Bag Drop

#Airport Infrastructure #Airport Operations Center #Digital Systems #SCADA

#Biometric Solutions #Border Control #Identity Solutions #OneID

#Baggage Handling System #Engineering #Security Systems #Terminal Equipment

#Airport Operations Center #Building Management System #Energy Management #SCADA

#Airport Security #Detection #Digital Innovation #Screening

#API-PNR System #Biometric Solutions #Border Control Solutions #OneID

#Air Navigation #Air Traffic Management #Biometrics #Security Hypervision #traffic control

#Air Navigation #AWOS #Meteorology #Wind Profiling Radar

#Airport Technical Installation #ATC Systems #Runway Systems #Telecommunications

#Airport Operations Center #Building Management System #SCADA #Security Hypervision

#Airport Design #Consultancy #Engineering #Terminal Equipment

#Airport Operations #Digital Systems #Time Display #Time Synchronization

#Automation #Baggage Handling System #Capacity Planning #Cargo Handling

#Aeronautical Ground Lighting #Airfield Lighting #Airside Services #Terminal Equipment

#Airport Operations #Airport Operations Center #Baggage Handling System #Building Management System

#Airport Maintenance #Airport Operations Center #Baggage Handling System #Passenger Flow Optimization

#Airline Operations #Baggage Handling #Check-in Solutions #Passenger Experience

#Accessibility #Airport Mobility #Family Assistance #Passenger Experience

#Airport Infrastructure #Airport Operations #Consultancy & Engineering #Strategic Advisory

#Air Quality Monitoring #Carbon Management #Noise Monitoring #Sustainability

Proven terminal systems and airport IT use cases from PROAVIA members

Common-use self-tagging for faster check-in

RESA developed a multi-airline self-tagging kiosk for passengers using mobile or home-printed boarding passes. The common-use solution integrates airline-specific business rules, dual printers and energy-saving standby modes, enabling faster and more autonomous check-in.

Discover RESA's common-use self-tagging solution

INSTRUCTION ANAKRYS - NE PAS PUBLIER : Destination du lien : fiche use case Modernizing Check-in, puis profil RESA. Source catalogue : p. 64.

New York JFK: compact CUSS-compatible self-service

EASIER integrated self-service kiosks and mini bag-drop units into existing counters at JFK. The project demonstrates how airports can add CUSS-compatible processing without major infrastructure changes.

Explore EASIER's self-service integration at JFK

INSTRUCTION ANAKRYS - NE PAS PUBLIER : Destination du lien : fiche use case Self-Service Check-In, puis profil EASIER. Source catalogue : p. 86.

Nantes: autonomous open-collector bag drop

TG Concept rebuilt a check-in installation with RESA expertise and Desya for electrical and automation. The open-collector design allows passengers to place tagged bags directly on the conveyor and operated successfully immediately after commissioning.

Discover the TG Concept and RESA autonomous bag-drop project

INSTRUCTION ANAKRYS - NE PAS PUBLIER : Destination du lien : fiche use case Autonomous Bag Drop, avec deux liens membres. Source catalogue : p. 87.

Basel-Mulhouse: digital baggage identification

IDEMIA creates a five-view digital record of each bag at check-in. AI matching can identify a bag whose paper tag is missing or unreadable and automatically generate a replacement label.

Explore IDEMIA's AI-assisted baggage-recovery project

INSTRUCTION ANAKRYS - NE PAS PUBLIER : Destination du lien : fiche use case Basel-Mulhouse, puis profil IDEMIA. Source catalogue : p. 89.

Marseille: 12,000 bags per hour with real-time supervision

ALSTEF Group modernised the baggage system at Marseille Provence Terminal 1 with dual cross-belt sortation, early bag storage and real-time supervision, while maintaining ongoing baggage operations.

Discover ALSTEF Group's Marseille baggage-modernisation project

INSTRUCTION ANAKRYS - NE PAS PUBLIER : Destination du lien : fiche use case Marseille BHS, puis profil ALSTEF Group. Source catalogue : p. 18.

Paris Games: a temporary, connected baggage system

Alpha-CIM delivered a baggage handling system in nine months for athletes using remote check-in from the Olympic and Paralympic Village. The solution integrated five lines, PLC and HMI automation, tracking and reconciliation interfaces, screening equipment and oversized-baggage processing.

Explore Alpha-CIM's temporary baggage system for the Paris Games

INSTRUCTION ANAKRYS - NE PAS PUBLIER : Destination du lien : fiche use case Paris Games BHS, puis profil Alpha-CIM. Source catalogue : p. 16.

Integrated expertise for terminal modernisation

PROAVIA connects software editors, systems integrators, equipment manufacturers, identity specialists and engineering companies. Members can support architecture, integration, deployment, testing, migration, maintenance and long-term system evolution.

Find PROAVIA members specialising in terminal systems and airport IT

INSTRUCTION ANAKRYS - NE PAS PUBLIER : Destination du lien : annuaire filtre Terminal Systems & Airport IT, avec les tags CUPPS, CUSS, BHS, APOC, SCADA, BMS, biometrics, wayfinding et terminal equipment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between terminal systems and airport IT?

Terminal systems include the equipment and applications used for passenger, baggage and building processes. Airport IT connects those systems, manages data exchange and provides operational information to stakeholders.

Why is interoperability important in an airport terminal?

Interoperability allows systems from different suppliers and airport stakeholders to exchange reliable data, reducing duplication and supporting coordinated operations.