The company dnata, providing air and travel services worldwide, has announced plans to expand its fleet by 800 new ground support equipment (GSE) by 2025. These agreements amount to a total of 210 million dollars, ensuring a reliable transition to advanced equipment with significantly lower emissions to support dnata's growth and sustainability goals.
Many of the new advanced equipment from dnata will be showcased at the company's stand at the Airport Show, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 6 to May 8. This new phase, costing 110 million dollars, is part of a broader investment strategy aimed at further improving operational efficiency and reducing emissions across all its operations.
"We are accelerating the implementation of zero and low-emission technologies across our infrastructure, where it is supported, and where it is still being developed, we are actively collaborating with our partners to implement the most practical and forward-looking solutions," emphasized Klive Sov-Hopkins, operational director of dnata airports. "We are adopting a long-term, data-driven approach and adapting to the realities on the ground."
The global strategy of dnata's fleet is focused on the phased withdrawal of diesel engines from operations and transitioning to electric, hybrid, or hydrogen equivalents, adapted to the infrastructure and operational conditions of each location. Recently, it has repurposed all its non-electric equipment to biodiesel in Dubai, achieving a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. Operational efficiency is also a key focus of dnata's strategy. More than 40% of dnata's fleet includes electric vehicles in key markets, including Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
"Our ongoing significant investment in modern fleet reflects both the scale of our expansion as well as our ambition to drive the industry towards operational resilience and sustainability," added Klive Sov-Hopkins. "This is precisely how we achieve high metrics, simultaneously reducing our carbon footprint to the benefit of our clients, employees, and communities."
