GOL Linhas Aéreas, one of South America’s fastest-growing airlines, has awarded the ULD management tender to Jettainer. The ULD expert will manage the Brazilian carrier’s containers and pallets and help support its strategic expansion. Later this year, GOL will add five widebody aircraft to strengthen its push into international markets, and these new planes will rely on a modern, flexible ULD fleet built to match GOL’s operational needs. “The combination of intelligent management systems and state-of-the-art tracking technology ensures maximum availability, enhanced reliability, and optimal efficiency,” the press release underlines, going on to state: “Jettainer’s role as ULD management provider for Abra Group airlines will further unlock synergies, streamline operations, and contribute to cost optimization.”
The partnership with Jettainer began in JUN26, and covers ULD supply, equipment maintenance, and efficient management through Jettainer’s JettwareNG IT platform. Jettainer will also deploy its IoT tracking system to improve visibility and reduce operational blind spots.
25-year-old airline, GOL Linhas Aéreas runs a fleet of over 130 aircraft and offers a large domestic and international network. With more than 130 aircraft. GOLLOG, its cargo division, has become Brazil’s leading air freight company. GOL has been part of the Abra Group since 2023, alongside Avianca and a strategic investment in Wamos Air.
Patrícia Bello, General Director of GOLLOG, stated: “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. 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.”
Shailendar Kothari, Managing Director of Jettainer Americas Inc, added: “We are delighted to support GOL in its ambitious growth journey with our efficient ULD management solutions. Welcoming such a dynamic airline – serving more than 30 million 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.”
