Proveo, part of Zebra Enterprise Solutions and a leading software provider for real-time solutions for ground handlers, airlines and other aviation service providers, has announced a multi-million euro contract with Dnata. Now the largest supplier of air travel services in the Middle East, Dnata plans to implement the proveo Airport Visualiser suite at Dubai International Airport. The proveo solution will support 1,500 ground support equipment (GSE) and other ramp vehicles that Dnata operates in Dubai.
The contract, for an unspecified amount, represents the largest ever worldwide for the monitoring and tracking of airport GSE, Proveo said. Dnata’s main project drivers include fuel savings and the capture of accurate billing data for ground power, airconditioning and air starter units, however, many more complementary benefits will be achieved leading to substantial reductions in operational and capital expenditure. Further added value will be derived from visibility of ramp processes, enhanced safety and security as well as operator accountability.
Phase 1 will be covering 887 units representing almost 20 different types of equipment including aircraft and baggage tractors, high loaders, conveyors, medical lifts and aircraft washers, just to mention a few. Phase 2 of the project will be addressing the remainder of the fleet and cover less mission-critical units as well as any additional GSE joining in the near future.