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David Donald

Israel Aerospace Industries (Stand N41) and ST Engineering have joined forces to form a team that has been successful in winning two challenges set by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. CAAS is using the challenges as a means of improving operational productivity and capacity at Changi airport.

 


In Aviation Challenge 1, the IAI/STE team competed against 19 others to present a comprehensive baggage-handling system for both inbound and outbound flights. The system automatically sorts, tracks and transfers baggage into individual flights for loading into standard baggage trolleys. New transfer tables are installed on existing conveyors to direct each item to its designated trolley.

 


Aviation Challenge 2 was concerned with cargo handling in Changi’s Airfreight Center. The IAI/STE team won the challenge against competition from 12 other international and domestic entrants. The team’s innovative solution improves the build-up and break-down of Unit Load Device (ULD) cargo pallets and containers. This is traditionally a labor-intensive activity, and the team’s automated solution can reduce workload by up to 30 percent with robotic manipulators, scanners and automated guided vehicles.

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