dnata replaces all vehicles and equipment with electric units for sustainability

Dubai National Air Travel Agency “dnata”, the global provider of ground services for aircraft handling, freight services, travel and flight catering services on five continents, which is part of Emirates Airlines and the group, is working to push sustainability to the highest levels, with the aim of replacing all its diesel vehicles, units and ground support equipment with electric ones in an effort to of them to become carbon neutral and to reduce overhead and maintenance cost.

At the 21st edition of the Airport Show, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, dnata established a sustainability zone named “Airport Electronic Yard”, providing an opportunity for manufacturers of electrical/hybrid ground support equipment and ground handling equipment to showcase their latest innovations.

“Reducing our carbon footprint is a key objective for dnata as the world’s leading provider of air services and travel services at 129 airports, and we expect exhibitors from all over the world to join in this effort,” said Raed Younis, dnata’s Regional Director of Business Development and Vice President, UAE. To ensure the sustainability of their operations and ensure a better future.”

He explained that at Dubai Airport and Jebel Ali Airport there are about 30,000 units of equipment, including, for example, motorized and non-motorized vehicles, 124 hybrid cars and thousands of tractors. with electrical units.

"We're trying to encourage sustainability in an effort just to make sure we have a greener world by reducing carbon emissions and maintenance," Yunus said. sustainable.”

"All-electric ground support equipment is without a doubt the direction in which the industry aspires," said Jorek Grazek, Director of Sales and Service for the Middle East, Africa and India division of TLD, which is showcasing its products at the airport show.

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