A world-class airport conference
Over the past 14 years, the annual Passenger Terminal Conference has firmly established itself as the most highly regarded airport terminal conference in the world, with delegates ranging from managers and their teams to CEOs from over 85 countries.

The conference offers the opportunity to address key issues affecting developments, share views, exchange ideas, benefit from the experiences of peers, and seek innovation and solutions.

More than 200 international speakers
Over three days delegates will have the opportunity to see presentations from speakers hand-picked from the world's leading aviation authorities, airports, airlines, architectural companies and consultancies. Presentations will cover the very latest trends and developments in the passenger terminal industry, while offering solutions to numerous operational issues.

Interactive panel discussions
Interactive panel discussions will take place throughout the conference ensuring that the latest topics and concerns are discussed, and theories and solutions given where appropriate. Conference delegates will find a far-reaching and diverse group of conference sessions to choose from every day, each providing detailed information from qualified professionals.

High-quality networking event
The high-profile conference, coupled with one of the industry's largest and most diverse exhibitions, makes this not only a prestigious event to attend but also a priority for senior executives and key decision makers involved in the passenger terminal industry.

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Future Travel Experience Asia

"Advancing self-service initiatives to improve the passenger experience".

We are delighted to be returning to Kuala Lumpur for FTE Asia 2012. This will be the second in our series of shows in Asia following the highly successful Check-In Asia 2010, which was also hosted by Malaysia Airports. We rebranded the business unit to reflect our broader focus, which extended beyond solving the queues and frustrations at the check-in area, and onto almost every other touchpoint throughout the travel continuum.

Our Asia show was launched because the global event we first established in North America back in 2006 attracted strong global interest, but the distance for stakeholders in Asia-Pacific countries was too great to make it feasible for many to attend. So we decided to satisfy the undoubted demand to share knowledge and experiences in this important subject area by creating a regional version of the show.

Compared to other parts of the world, self-service take-up in Asia has been relatively slow, but the technology and methods are proven and passengers enjoy taking control of the process.

Through an outstanding conference, exhibition and social programme, Future Travel Experience Asia will provide inspiration on potential future practices, plus detailed case studies on the range of approaches available, and how to successfully implement these technologies and practices so airlines, airports, handlers, cruise operators, government agencies, rail authorities, destination partners and industry providers can make the best possible decisions regarding the evolution of passenger and baggage processing methods, and other offerings relating to improving the overall passenger experience.

Come and visit us at stand # 8 with our partner Sita where we will be exhibiting our latest BAGgate technology and more!

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BCS CEO Patrick Teo said the company has been providing baggage handling system (BHS) controls for the past 18 years, but with an increased emphasis on R&D, and world-first innovations, BCS is experiencing unprecedented growth.

BCS specialises in development, design, manufacture and installation of state of the art baggage handling systems including world leading controls to streamline baggage handling and improve efficiencies at airports.  The company also applies its technology in freight logistics.

BNP is one of the largest and most experienced consultancy firms for the aviation industry worldwide for over 30 years.  It is involved in the majority of US airports, as well as Asia and the Middle East.  Its association with BCS goes back to the original sortation project at Melbourne airport around 17 years ago, and includes the Sydney Airport 2000 Olympics upgrade as well as Auckland Airport arrivals system upgrade study.  Previously the companies have worked together on Hawaii Kahului's Airport project in Maui, and currently on Honolulu's BHS project as well as Kuala Lumpur's low cost carrier airport.

BNP has endorsed BCS as an approved supplier of BCS's own "Airflow" High Level Controls, BCS's own Low Level Controls and also BCS's revolutionary 3D user interface system (MDS) -"Sym3".

The extensive evaluation process, included an engineering review of the product data,  , a product evaluation site visit at BCS facility in Auckland, New Zealand; and an evaluation site visit to Melbourne Airport operating with BCS High and Low level controls.

"This is a significant milestone for our business" said Brad Jackson, General Manager of BCS International. "This accreditation provides BCS with a controls brand that will help us to expand into emerging   international markets as well as uphold BCS in existing regions where we have been active for many years.

"Our suite of controls products and services complements our mechanical equipment and demonstrates we are a true global BHS turnkey supplier and integrator".

Brad Jackson said the three products provided different yet complimentary services for airports.

"Our Airflow HLC (High Level Control) system provides baggage handling functionality within a modular framework, allowing customisation to meet the unique needs of each airport. We've recently released our fifth generation of Airflow with enhanced features and functionality. Airflow modules handle all types of BHS functionality including baggage sortation, baggage screening, manual encode stations, information display systems and the newly developed baggage reconciliation module known as PaxBag."

Mr Jackson said the modular design of Airflow G5 gives a baggage handling platform that can respond rapidly to changing needs of a modern airport and meets operators' requests for improved information.

"With a focus on visibility via live dashboard reporting and performance indicators, it provides our clients with a tool for driving continuous improvements within their BHS operations" says Brad Jackson. "We can streamline the operations of our clients by providing practical and effective real time information and performance indicators."

BCS is recognised as an industry leader within the global BHS services sectors for its automation control system development, programming, design skills, and methodologies in low level controls.

But the whizz-kid of the BCS suite is the company's s own Sym 3 suite of products, which  provides 3D visualization for all BHS system design, virtual commissioning, and including the world's first 3D operational control  system(SCADA) for BHS with capabilities that deliver real productivity gains and business results.

"CEO Patrick Teo said the company had invested heavily - and would continue to do so - in the continued growth of this product, with over 20 person-years of development.

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The contract was a joint partnership with BCS' business partner in Malaysia, AE Matromatic.

BCS CEO Patrick Teo said the deal is worth around NZ$40M to the company and was one of the largest baggage handling systems deals awarded in
Asia in 2010.

"It is the result of a really committed effort by our staff, spending time to get to know our customers and finding out what is really important to them," he said.

"Our investment into highly advanced technology was clearly an advantage and our strategy is to continue to invest heavily in R&D to create really innovative products.

"The ongoing support received from the Ministry of Science & Innovation has been instrumental in our success."

BCS's Sym3 3D simulation and virtual commissioning software are valuable tools throughout the construction phases, whilst its High Level
Controls software, Airflow G5, handles the sortation, database and reporting functionality for the new baggage handling system.

In addition, 3D SCADA software developed by BCS will monitor and control baggage handling systems, with 3D visualisation and live display of
all bags in the system enabling proactive decision making and increased operational efficiency.

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