Dnata Wins Best Ground Handling Provider Award for the 13th Consecutive Year
Dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has won the Best Ground Handling Provider Award at the 2023 Aviation Business Middle East Awards for the 13th consecutive year.
In addition, Dnata has received two recognition awards for its sustainability initiatives and training programs in Dubai.
Dnata is always a winner.
Moreover, the award was presented to Jaffer Dawood, Dnata’s Senior Vice President for Airport Operations for the UAE and MENA Region.
He also won the Aviation Business Middle East’s Best Aviation Executive of the Year award.
Dawood said: “We are honored to receive the prestigious Aviation Business Middle East Award for the 13th time.
This win is a testament to our unwavering focus on safety, commitment to sustainability, and spirit of innovation.
I would like to thank and congratulate our outstanding team, whose passion and hard work made this achievement possible.”
In the past year, Dnata has continued to enhance its operations through strategic investments around the world.
The company established operations in Zanzibar (Tanzania).
It also expanded its presence in Canada through its partnership with GTA Group, adding Calgary and Vancouver to its cargo network.
In addition, Dnata increased its investment in Air Dispatch to become the sole shareholder in the world’s leading provider of central load control services.
Major infrastructure projects.
Dnata has also continued to develop major infrastructure projects.
The company has started construction on a new cargo facility in Erbil to expand its operations in Iraq.
Construction has also continued on Dnata Cargo City Amsterdam (Netherlands), one of the largest and most advanced facilities of its kind in the world.
Dnata has also invested in the latest technologies and digital transformation to improve the efficiency of its operations.
Key milestones include the continued rollout of its advanced cargo management system OneCargo across its global operations.
In addition to the successful use of drones in its cargo operations in Dubai.
Dnata’s efforts to improve resource efficiency across its global network have continued.
This is in line with its commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
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The company has previously committed to investing $100 million USD in technology and green initiatives across its operations to achieve its strategic goal.
Key recent initiatives include continued significant investment in infrastructure.
and also green ground support solutions and operational improvements.
Dnata has recently won the IEnvA Environmental Management Certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Due to its strong commitment to sustainability across its diverse portfolio in the UAE.
Since its founding in 1959, Dnata has played a significant role in the aviation industry in the UAE.
Dnata Group currently employs over 23,000 people in the UAE.
Who are providing world-class services to more than 190 airlines carrying passengers and cargo.
In fact, Dnata has established a strong global reputation as a leading provider of aviation and travel services.
This is by delivering high-quality ground handling, cargo, travel, catering, and retail services in over 38 countries across six continents.
During the 2022/2023 financial year, Dnata teams handled over 710,000 flights, 2.7 million tons of cargo.
Also they loaded 111.4 million meals, and recorded total travel transaction value (TTV) of $1.9 billion.
**The Aviation Business Middle East Awards organized by ITP Media Group, publisher of Aviation Business Middle East magazine.
And formerly known as Aviation Business Middle East, to recognize leadership, excellence, and innovation across the regional aviation industry.**
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