dnata Catering & Retail, an inflight service provider, has launched Aer Lingus’ new inflight retail programme, strengthening its long-term partnership with the Irish flag carrier. The agreement covers a five-year inflight retail contract alongside the remaining five-year contract of dnata�...

dnata was recognised with two accolades at the Aviation Business Middle East Awards 2025. For the 15th time, the company was named Ground Support Company of the Year, one of the Awards’ most prestigious categories. The award was accepted by Jaffar Dawood, dnata’s Divisional Senior Vice Presid...

dnata has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with Dubai Basketball, becoming a Founding Partner of the city’s first professional basketball franchise. The deal represents dnata’s first major sports sponsorship and places the company’s brand at the centre of one of the most ambitious ...

dnata CEO Steve Allen told ARGS in January that the “big question” for 2025 would be about how far geopolitics would impact trade flows. Looking back on the first half of the year, he now says business has “continued as expected” despite the Trump tariffs and ongoing instability in the Middl...

dnata Catering & Retail has announced the appointment of Gareth Rees as regional chief executive officer for Australia and Southeast Asia. In his new role, Rees will be responsible for driving strategic growth and operational excellence across dnata’s inflight catering and retail businesses...

dnata has announced two key senior appointments as it continues to strengthen its global airport operations. Alex Doisneau has been named regional chief executive officer for airport operations in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions, effective 1 August 2025. I...

dnata has won a multi-year contract to provide quality inflight catering services to Etihad Airways at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Jordan. The company's teams will produce and uplift more than 90,000 meals annually, delivering a memorable dining experience onboard the UAE carrier’...

The Emirates Group has kickstarted a global talent scouting and acquisition drive, revving up this phase of its phenomenal growth. This financial year, the aviation powerhouse is looking to onboard 17,300 people, equivalent to a mid-size town or the seating capacity of 58 Airbus A350 aircraft, a...

dnata has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Airlines Group (IAG), becoming the first ground handler selected under its Preferred Partner Programme. The MoU establishes the foundation for a broader, long-term collaboration between the companies, as IAG deepens its relat...

dnata has introduced autonomous GSE into “day-to-day” operations at Dubai World Central. The project follows a trial at the airport first announced in September. The company has deployed six EZTow baggage tractors, supplied by TractEasy, in the first rollout of multiple autonomous units in...

The Emirates Group’s efforts to align with this year’s UN call to end plastic pollution were on display at its ‘Tomorrow Takes Flight’ event, its annual sustainability showcase. The exhibition echoed the international organisation’s mission to reduce single-use plastic products, spotlig...

dnata has secured a multi-year contract to provide inflight catering services to Asiana Airlines at Václav Havel Airport in Prague, Czech Republic. dnata’s specialist teams will uplift around 37,000 meals annually, contributing to a quality onboard experience for Asiana Airlines’ passengers ...

dnata has signed a multi-year contract with Aer Lingus at Nashville International Airport in the US. The new partnership will see dnata provide its quality inflight catering services for the Irish flag carrier’s four weekly flights to Dublin Airport, uplifting nearly 40,000 meals annually. P...

dnata and Jetstar have agreed to extend their contract for another four years and expanded their partnership to the airline’s Jetstar Asia operations based out of Singapore. The contract will see dnata provide retail products across Jetstar’s extensive Asia Pacific network including Jetstar A...

Ground handling companies have welcomed the publication of EASA's regulations for airports in Europe. The European aviation regulator earlier this month released the first-ever airport ground handling rules in a long-awaited move towards standardisation and improved safety. The new rules come ...