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dnata Catering & Retail is expanding its facility at Melbourne Airport with a significant investment of AUS$ 50 million. This development aims to meet the growing needs of its customer base by providing innovative catering and retail solutions. The expansion will add 5,700 square meters to the existing facility, increasing its total size to over 16,000 square meters. Once completed, it will be the largest airline catering center in Victoria, capable of producing 25 million meals annually. The construction is underway and expected to be operational by September 2026.
Currently, dnata serves 20 airline customers in Melbourne with a team of 1,000 employees, contributing to onboard dining experiences on over 60,000 flights each year. Hiranjan Aloysius, Regional CEO for Asia Pacific at dnata Catering & Retail, stated that this expansion is crucial for meeting the rising demand for their services and supporting local economic growth through job creation.
Jai McDermott from Melbourne Airport highlighted the project's importance in enhancing dnata's operations and accommodating future growth as the airport plans its own expansion.
