Brisbane Airport in Australia has revealed a first look at the transformation of its international terminal as part of the A$5bn ($3.35bn) Future BNE project, including self-service technology from Amadeus and computed tomography (CT) security equipment from Rapiscan.
The transformation and modernisation project is described as the most significant change to the terminal since it opened 29 years ago and aims to increase efficiency, sustainability and the passenger experience in the building.
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Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaf said: “Our international terminal is Queensland’s gateway to the world. After three decades of service, it’s well and truly time for a transformation, ensuring it’s ready to welcome the world for years to come.”
Amadeus will install around 100 self-service bag drop units and 260 self-service check-in kiosks at the terminal, and move passenger processing technology to its Cloud Use Service to improve operations at manned check-in desks.
The passenger experience will also be directly impacted by a refreshed retail area with an expanded duty-free area focussing on local brands.
The security section of the terminal will also be overhauled as part of the project with Rapiscan installing 33 cabin baggage screening units, ten checked baggage and oversized screening units, 41 explosive trade detection units, and 33 Rohde & Schwarz quick personnel security body scanners.
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By GlobalDataNew security equipment will also be installed in Brisbane’s domestic terminal, making the project one of the largest airport deployments of Rapiscan systems, with the international terminal’s security area being moved up a level to accommodate the larger equipment.
A new, more efficient baggage system is also being installed at the terminal, with construction already in progress on a steel frame mezzanine to house the new conveyor system and Standard 3 baggage security screening equipment.
Renovation work has been separated into 20 phases to minimise the impact on passengers and airlines using the terminal, which welcomed 5.6 million passengers in FY 2024, with construction set to finish in 2027.
The modernisation of the terminal is just one part of the airport’s Future BNE scheme, with the flagship project being the construction of a new Terminal 3 building to host domestic and international passengers.
Brisbane Airport is the third busiest in Australia and is expecting to welcome 50 million passengers per year by 2040.
