The dnata company secured a seven-year ground handling licence and has committed to invest more than €20 million in infrastructure and equipment at Fiumicino.
The GSE fleet will be predominantly electric powered.
Alberto Morosi, CEO of Airport Handling, said: “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.”
Clive Sauvé-Hopkins, CEO of Airport Operations at dnata, added: “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.”
Airport Handling was founded in 2013 and provides ramp and passenger services to more than 60 airlines at Milan’s Malpensa and Linate airports.
The expansion into Rome means Airport Handling will handle 150,000 flights a year across Italy.
