Alitalia signs with Jettainer ground handling in Frankfurt

A NEW contract between revived Italian flag-carrier Alitalia and Frankfurt-based high-tech ground handler Jettainer has been signed after nine months of negotiations.

"We as ULD [unit load device] professionals see it as our task to support Alitalia in their efforts," said Jettainer CEO Alexander Plumacher.
Services comprise of web-based ULD management, daily ULD control, inventory management activities and the entire maintenance of the ULD fleet, said a statement from Jettainer, a Lufthansa Cargo unit.
Jettainer also handles freight for Air Astana, Alitalia, Condor, Leisure Cargo, Lufthansa Cargo, Lufthansa Cargo Charter Agency, Swiss International Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways