dnata has started operations at Dubai International Airport’s new Concourse D.

The company will provide services such as ground-handling to all flights using the new passenger concourse.

“We are excited to be a part of this milestone in Dubai International’s history,” said Jon Conway, divisional senior vice president of dnata. “Our team is ready to face the challenge to ensure each passenger and piece of baggage arrives seamlessly in Concourse D. From aircraft appearance, baggage and passenger handling, ramp services, and cargo, every person plays an integral part in making sure that operations run efficiently in the new concourse. Our ultimate goal is to ensure our customer airlines and their passengers enjoy a smooth travel experience.”

The first flight to arrive was a British Airways Boeing 747-400 from London Heathrow.

According to dnata, it expects to handle 408,273 tonnes of cargo for 115,400 flights from more than 70 airlines over the course of 2016.