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Dnata expands operations with launch at Rome Fiumicino Airport

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Ryan Abram Chief Operating Officer - Airport Operations | dnata

By Sky Industry News

Feb 20, 2025

Airport Handling, a subsidiary of dnata, has commenced operations at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO). The company will manage nearly 70,000 flights annually for 22 airlines with a team of over 2,100 aviation professionals in Rome.

The company has secured a seven-year ground handling license and invested over €20 million in infrastructure and equipment at FCO. The ground support equipment fleet is mainly electric to ensure environmental efficiency.

Founded in 2013, Airport Handling has built a reputation for reliable ramp and passenger services at Milan's Malpensa (MXP) and Linate (LIN) airports. The expansion into Rome aims to position the company as Italy’s leading ground services provider, managing 150,000 flights annually across its operations.

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Alberto Morosi, CEO of Airport Handling, stated: “We’re proud to bring our quality and safe services to Italy’s largest airport, nearly doubling our operations in the country. I’d like to thank our team, including our highly-trained new colleagues, and partners for their support and contributions to a seamless launch. Together, we look forward to enhancing passenger and ground handling services at this major global aviation hub.”

Rome Fiumicino will be the second-largest station in dnata’s global network of over 90 airports across 16 countries.

Clive Sauvé-Hopkins, CEO of dnata Airport Operations said: “Airport Handling’s expansion into Rome is an important step in our ongoing growth journey. It represents a significant investment demonstrating dnata’s commitment to continuously enhancing operations for the benefit of our customers and stakeholders. I greatly appreciate the Airport Handling team’s hard work and dedication in achieving this milestone.”

dnata provides various services including ground handling, cargo management, travel assistance, catering, and retail across more than 30 countries on six continents. In the financial year 2023-24 alone, dnata handled over 778,000 aircraft turns and moved 2.9 million tonnes of cargo.

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