Sunshine Coast Airport announces Australian tech company Elenium to deliver world-class passenger experience

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.