dnata’s Airport Handling to launch operations at Rome Fiumicino

Airport Handling, a majority-owned subsidiary dnata, has been awarded a seven-year ground handling license by Aeroporti di Roma.

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It will establish operations at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

The company is targeting to launch operations in the Italian capital in the second quarter of 2024.

Airport Handling will provide a range of quality and safe ramp and passenger services to airlines in Rome. It has already committed an investment of over €20 million to purchase new ground support equipment (GSE), including advanced electric vehicles. Having recruited a local senior management team, which is very familiar with the Rome market, Airport Handling is targeting to employ over 1,800 customer-oriented aviation professionals at FCO.

Alberto Morosi, CEO of Airport Handling, said: “We are proud to have secured operating license at another leading Italian airport as a result of a highly competitive tender process. Expanding into Rome Fiumicino is a significant milestone that aligns with our growth strategy and underlines our commitment to consistently enhancing our operations. 

“We look forward to working with the airport to deliver high quality and safe services for our airline customers and their passengers travelling to or through Rome. I thank our partners for their continued trust in our services and our team for their hard work and dedication.”