Air and travel services provider dnata has added 14 new 180kVA electric ground power units (GPU) to its ground support equipment fleet at Dubai International airport (DXB).
The new equipment will handle 33% of all GPU utilisation at the airport. Replacing diesel-powered equipment, the new units will reduce fuel consumption by around 550,000 litres per year.
dnata's first four electric GPUs have already been deployed in its operations, exclusively supporting Emirates Engineering's services. The remaining 10 units are expected to arrive in November.
The new units are part of its $4 million investment plan to enhance environmental efficiency across its operations.
"Our latest fleet investment underlines our ongoing commitment to using electric equipment wherever the airport’s infrastructure permits. It reflects our focus on environmental responsibility and aligns with both customer expectations and the airport’s sustainability efforts," said dnata senior vice president airport operations - UAE and MEA Jaffar Dawood.
GPUs are used to provide electrical power to aircraft while they are on the ground.