dnata to operate UAE non-electric fleet on biodiesel blend

dnata, the global aviation and travel services provider, has announced its entire non-electric fleet of airport ground handling and ground support equipment is now running on a blend of biodiesel at its largest hub in Dubai.

In partnership with Dubai Airports and ENOC Group, the move will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 3,500 tonnes per year over the lifecycle of the fuel consumed by dnata’s fleet – the equivalent of driving an average diesel car over 21 million kilometres.

The initiative is being phased in across dnata's comprehensive ground handling and cargo operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), comprising 2,500 vehicles that support the safe operation of over 220,000 flights annually.

dnata has already been using a blend of biodiesel in its ground vehicle fleets across its subsidiaries, dnata Logistics, City Sightseeing, Arabian Adventures and Alpha Flight Services, in the UAE since last summer.

Since its inception in 1959, dnata has played a pivotal role in the UAE’s aviation industry.

The group currently employs over 23,000 people and serves over 190 passenger and cargo airlines in the country. In addition to its inflight services portfolio, dnata operates all airport fuel stations and mobile refueling services at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.