Sunshine Coast Airport has announced Elenium Automation as the supplier of its new check-in technology to be incorporated into the recently announced terminal redevelopment.
Designed and manufactured in Australia, the new cutting-edge check-in technology will be incorporated for a more efficient check-in with 18 self-service kiosks and 10 automatic bag drops.
The equipment, set to go live from 2026, will streamline check-in for passengers passing through one of the country’s fastest-growing airports.
Sunshine Coast Airport CEO, Chris Mills, said the new system will improve the passenger experience.
“We’re proud to deliver innovative technology designed and built right here in Australia. It reflects our commitment to improving the passenger experience while future-proofing the airport for continued growth.
“With millions of passengers expected through our terminal in the coming years, the introduction of self-service kiosks and automated bag drops will streamline check-in and reduce wait times.”
Trusted by more than 35 airports and 45 airlines globally, Elenium is delivering innovative solutions to drastically improve airport check-in times, reducing departure terminal congestion by up to 60 percent and giving passengers a more seamless experience.
To date more than 1.7 billion passengers have used Elenium’s systems and technologies that deliver state-of-the-art self-service kiosks and automated bag drops, together with the revolutionary Voyager application suite that enables airlines and airports to remotely configure, test and manage their kiosk and bag drop applications.
“We’re thrilled to bring our world class Australian-made technology to Sunshine Coast Airport,” said Aaron Hornlimann, Co-Founder and CEO of Elenium.
“Elenium specialises in passenger processing and we have a laser sharp focus on delivering solutions designed for speed, adaptability and autonomy. True self service isn’t about making passengers do the work, it’s about creating technology that does the work for them.
“Sunshine Coast Airport will be making travel effortless by minimising queues, maximising efficiency and delivering a smoother experience for both passengers and staff – this partnership showcases how homegrown innovation can transform aviation on a global scale.”
The upgrade comes as Sunshine Coast Airport continues to expand its reach, connecting passengers to Adelaide, Auckland, Cairns, Melbourne and Sydney, with support from Air New Zealand, Alliance Airlines, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia.
With more than 80 flights a week to Sydney and Melbourne alone, the enhanced check-in experience will help accommodate growing passenger numbers and provide millions of passengers with an efficient and seamless check-in experience.
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For further information:
Contact: Sunshine Coast Airport Corporate Communications
media@sunshinecoastairport.com.au
(07) 5373 1901
About Sunshine Coast Airport
Sunshine Coast Airport (SCA) is the gateway to the Sunshine Coast and one of Australia’s fastest growing airports. SCA directly connects the Sunshine Coast community to five domestic and international destinations (Adelaide, Auckland, Cairns, Melbourne and Sydney) and is supported by five airlines (Air New Zealand, Alliance, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia). With more than 80 flights per week to Sydney and Melbourne, and convenient connections to Adelaide, Auckland and Cairns, SCA is the natural choice.
In July 2023, Sunshine Coast Airport was declared a Priority Development Area (PDA), with a new Development Scheme taking effect on Friday 27 September 2024. The Development Scheme will unlock opportunities that attract investment, drive economic growth and create jobs on and off airport. By 2040, it is estimated the airport will directly contribute $460m in total to Australia’s GDP. Jobs on airport are forecast to grow to 2,400 by 2040 and support a total of 3438 jobs (direct and indirect).
Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd operates and manages Sunshine Coast Airport, the gateway to the Sunshine Coast and Noosa regions, under a 99-year lease from Sunshine Coast Council which commenced in December 2017.
