DNATA Turns 50

President of DNATA and Emirates Group Services said “It was effectively an airline. It was the sole ground handler at the airport, it had all the departure control activity, it did everything. It was the agent for nearly every airline in Dubai. It just didn’t have aeroplanes.” DNATA still does not have areoplanes but is extremely profitable The company generated revenues of Dh3.16 billion (US$860 million) last fiscal year, 24 percent higher than the previous year. Profits increased 66 percent to Dh507 million - very desirable returns during the worst economic downturn in 70 years.