dnata has signed significant deals with manufacturers at the Dubai Airport Show, locking in five-year global framework contracts for new Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
These contracts boast an estimated total value of over US$210 million over their lifespan, including a planned investment of over US$100 million in GSE for dnata’s Dubai fleet. dnata currently operates a fleet of 2,500 motorised GSE at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) airports.
The GSE will be provided by eight international manufacturers, with deliveries starting from May 2024. dnata has already committed orders worth over US$ 29 million from the agreements, setting firm foundations for future transactions over the next five years.
Steve Allen, CEO of dnata Group, said: “We are committed to investing in best-in-class equipment and working with renowned partners to provide superior value and services to our customers.
""Today’s newly announced deals reflect our long-term strategy to constantly enhance our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our industry. We will continue to invest in modern fleet and the latest technologies to remain at the forefront of the industry.”