Abu dhabi: dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has been re-awarded a ground handling licence at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in the Netherlands, reinforcing its position at one of Europe's most important aviation hubs.
According to Emirates News Agency, the award follows a competitive public tender by the airport operator and enables dnata to continue providing high-quality ground handling services at AMS for the next seven years, as Schiphol moves into the next phase of its ground handling operations.
dnata has been serving airline customers in Amsterdam for more than a decade, providing passenger, baggage, ramp, and cargo services to a diverse portfolio of major international carriers and specialist operators. The company currently supports more than 20 passenger and cargo airlines at Schiphol, with a team of over 1,200 employees handling approximately 500,000 tonnes of cargo and around 16,000 flights each year.
Thiemo van Spellen, Managing Director, dnata Netherlands, expressed pride in continuing ground handling operations at Amsterdam Schiphol. He emphasized the trust placed in the company's people, operational capabilities, and commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and consistent services for airlines and passengers. He also highlighted Schiphol's critical role in European aviation, marking this as an important moment for the airport's ground handling community.
With the seven-year licence secured, dnata is well-positioned to build on its existing operations at Schiphol, deepen customer partnerships, and pursue new growth opportunities. The company's dedicated local team will work closely with Schiphol and airline partners throughout the transition into the new license period.
The renewed mandate also highlights dnata's broader commitment to Amsterdam and the Netherlands, where the company continues to invest in its people, infrastructure, and operational capabilities. This includes dnata Cargo City Amsterdam, one of the largest facilities of its kind, with an annual capacity of 600,000 tonnes and representing a £70 million investment.
Globally, dnata provides ground handling, cargo, travel, catering, and retail services in 37 countries across six continents. In the financial year 2025-26, dnata's customer-oriented teams handled 888,793 aircraft turns and moved 3.2 million tonnes of cargo.
