Jettainer has signed a deal with Brazilian airline GOL Linhas Aéreas to provide unit load device (ULD) supply, maintenance and digital management services.
GOL will use Jettainer’s JettwareNG cloud-based IT platform that is designed to provide greater visibility over container and pallet fleets, helping to reduce losses and improve asset utilisation.
Lufthansa Cargo-owned Jettainer is now the ULD management provider for all airlines within the Abra Group, which includes Avianca, GOL, and Wamos Air.
The company said this “will further unlock synergies, streamline operations, and contribute to cost optimization across the group”.
“The partnership with Jettainer marks another important step for our new intercontinental operations, enabling the safe and efficient transport of cargo on our widebody aircraft,” said Patricia Bello, general director of GOLLOG.
“Jettainer brings the expertise, quality, and forward-thinking solutions needed to support us as we continue shortening distances and connecting people, opportunities, and businesses around the world.”
The ULD deal comes as GOL has invested in five widebody Airbus A330-900 aircraft that, when delivered, will enable the airline to branch out into intercontinental operations. Efficient ULD management will be key for maximising cargo capacity on these flights.
“We are delighted to support GOL in its ambitious growth journey with our efficient ULD management solutions,” said Shailendra Kothari, managing director of Jettainer Americas Inc.
“Welcoming such a dynamic airline – serving more than 30m passengers per year and operating around 700 flights per day – is another major step forward for us.
At the same time, it strengthens our presence in South America and enables us to deliver even greater value and synergies to all airlines within the Abra Group.”
