{
  "id": 13951152,
  "title": "dnata invests Dh175 million this year to boost Dubai ground-handling capacity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/dnata-invests-dh175-million-this-year-to-boost-dubai-ground-handling",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-12T12:11:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dnata-invests-dh175-million-this-year-to-boost-dubai-ground-handling-capacity-1.500707551"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai ground-handling provider dnata has announced a Dh175 million investment in new ground support equipment (GSE) for the UAE in 2026. The company's CEO, Nabil Sultan Al Murr, explained that the investment will cover more than 340 new motorised and other GSE assets, including enhanced safety and technology features, as well as additional aircraft pushback and towing capability.\n\nCurrently, dnata operates around 2,800 motorised GSE assets at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC). The UAE expansion of DWC is expected to increase its role in the emirate's airport system. Al Murr noted that ground equipment procurement and delivery cycles are lengthy, requiring fleet planning to be several years ahead of anticipated demand. The investment aims to renew equipment at the right point in its lifecycle, add capacity where growth is expected, and strengthen critical areas for aircraft turnaround.\n\nSafety is a key focus of the new equipment, with dnata introducing assets providing improved visibility and control for ground-handling teams during aircraft servicing. The new equipment includes aircraft loaders with height safety features and AI-enabled detection cameras beneath loading platforms to improve monitoring and hazard identification. Additionally, dnata is expanding its towing equipment to provide greater flexibility and resilience in aircraft turnaround, as well as exploring automated aircraft docking systems and 3D printing technologies for equipment operation and maintenance.",
  "summary": "Dubai: dnata has committed Dh175 million to new ground support equipment (GSE) in the UAE since the start of 2026 , as the aviation services provider prepares for continued growth across Dubai’s airports. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances The investment covers more than 340 new motorised and other ground-handling assets, including equipment with enhanced safety and…",
  "key_points": [
    "dnata invests Dh175 million in new ground support equipment for UAE in 2026",
    "Company CEO Nabil Sultan Al Murr details 340+ motorised GSE assets",
    "Investment focuses on safety, technology, and capacity expansion"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}