Dnata named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year

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For the 10th time, dnata has been named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year at the 2020 Aviation Business Awards.

The company also received praise for a ‘green turnaround’ which it completed in partnership with flydubai.

"We’re honoured to receive this prestigious award at the end of a challenging year," Tim Walker, dnata’s Vice-President for Commercial and Business Development said while receiving the award in Dubai.

"This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our highly-trained team who have been working hard to deliver the promises our customers make every day, under all circumstances. We stay focussed on safety, innovation and the consistent training and development of our staff to provide the best possible services to our airline partners and their passengers,” he added.

Besides its ground handling and cargo services, dnata provides a comprehensive range of airport lounge, meet and greet and baggage delivery services. It works to ensure swift, smooth and safe journey for passengers through Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC).

Most recently, dnata has been focussed on enhancing its pharma handling capabilities. The company adopts best practices to ensure that every pharma and vaccine shipment is handled in compliance with the highest international standards.
 

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