Southwest Airlines awards Siemens a baggage screening system contract at Las Vegas Airport
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Siemens has been awarded a contract from Southwest Airlines for the turnkey integration of the mechanical, electrical and software systems for the baggage handling system in Terminal 1 / Node 5A at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS).
The new Node 5A system is expected to process up to 2,000 bags per hour with a four machine matrix and will be an extension of the current Node 5 system. It has been agreed that the value of the order will not be disclosed. The project is expected to be completed in the 2Q09.
Jimmy Dickerson, Director of Airport Security Technology, Southwest Airlines said, “Southwest chose Siemens for this project because we have worked successfully with them in the past. They have a proven understanding of airport logistics and can provide technology that will improve our customers’ experience when traveling through Las Vegas.”
The scope of the project includes the design, supply and installation of 11 high speed diverters, belt conveyors, catwalks and other hardware required for a complete operational system. Siemens will also provide 914 m of baggage handling conveyor, which will feed four L3 Explosive Detection Systems (EDS).
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 12-Jan-09
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