Perth Airport appoints DXC for new terminal systems

Perth Airport has selected DXC Technology as master systems integrator for its new terminal project, covering the technology systems for the planned development.

DXC will design, integrate, test and commission more than 70 information technology and operational systems for the new facilities. Its remit also includes ensuring those systems work together across airport operations and passenger services.

The work forms part of Perth Airport's wider multi-billion-dollar redevelopment programme, which aims to bring all commercial airline operations into a single central location under its One Airport plan. The new terminal facilities are scheduled to open in 2031.

The contract covers systems for passenger processing, baggage tracking and reconciliation, security screening integration, building management and automation, digital signage and wayfinding, public Wi-Fi, and operational control. The programme also includes AI, cloud and cybersecurity tools across the terminal environment.

DXC will also oversee interoperability between systems used by airlines, ground handlers, retailers and government agencies. This is a core challenge in airport projects, where separate operators often rely on distinct platforms that must exchange data reliably during day-to-day operations.

The redevelopment is part of a long-term infrastructure investment tied to growth in Western Australia. Perth Airport forecasts that by 2046 it will support 30 million passengers a year, generate more than 75,000 jobs and contribute AUD $17 billion to the Western Australian economy.

The appointment gives DXC a prominent role in one of Australia's larger airport modernisation projects, at a time when airport operators are investing heavily in digital systems as well as physical construction. New terminals increasingly depend on integrated software and communications systems to manage passenger flows, baggage handling, screening, public information, and coordination between airport tenants and agencies.

Technology integration has become a significant part of major transport infrastructure projects because operational risk often lies in how separate systems connect, rather than in the hardware alone. Airports in particular require live coordination between airline departure control, security processes, baggage systems, terminal management and passenger communications.

For Perth Airport, choosing a master systems integrator suggests an effort to centralise responsibility for those interfaces as the new terminal takes shape. It also reflects the complexity of consolidating commercial airline operations in one location while maintaining links between private operators and public authorities.

Steve Moreland, Chief Planning and Projects Officer at Perth Airport, commented on the wider redevelopment: "We are well underway with our multi-billion-dollar investment in new aviation infrastructure to support Western Australia's growth. We are proud to be partnering with DXC, which will bring important industry knowledge and experience to this once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment."

DXC described the contract as part of its aviation work in the region and said it would draw on more than 30 years of global aviation experience for the Perth programme.

Robert Le Busque, President, Asia Pacific Japan, at DXC Technology, said: "We're extremely proud to partner with Perth Airport on a technology transformation that will support Western Australia's long-term economic growth. Leveraging over 30 years of global aviation experience, DXC will bring together a complex ecosystem of technologies and providers to deliver the digital foundation required to support the airport's vision of providing a world-class travel experience."