Dubai: dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has celebrated UAE Civil Aviation Day by spotlighting the contributions made by its dedicated teams to the country’s aviation industry over the past six decades.
Mr. Steve Allen, CEO of dnata Group, commented that “as we mark Civil Aviation Day in the UAE, it is an honour to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the local aviation industry alongside the authorities, our partners, and our team.”
Since its foundation in 1959, dnata’s journey has been one of dedication, innovation, and relentless commitment to service excellence. We are extremely proud to see how our company and its hardworking teams have played an instrumental role in the success and growth of Dubai and the UAE aviation industry.
Mr. Allen shared.
“Aviation is a vital driver of economic progress, and we look forward to contributing to the UAE’s further development by consistently providing best-in-class services across our diverse operations,” the CEO added.
dnata was founded in January 1959 with just two staff, operating solely as a UAE-based travel agency. Since then, the company has constantly expanded its operations and services, growing to become pivotal to the success of Dubai and the country’s aviation industry.
The dnata Group presently employs over 23,000 staff, delivering world-class services to over 190 passenger and cargo airlines across the UAE. Every day, the company’s customer-oriented professionals assist over 86,000 passengers, handle over 220,000 bags, manage 580 safe aircraft turnarounds, and move 1,600 metric tonnes of cargo in Dubai.