Royal Brunei Airlines partners with Unilode Aviation Solutions in providing complete ULD management
- Royal Brunei Airlines will adopt Unilode’s global ULD collection model, improving efficiency, reducing waste and supporting its sustainability goals.
- The partnership provides access to Unilode’s global equipment, MRO network and digital tracking to improve reliability and real-time ULD visibility.
- The shift to aggregation enhances operational flexibility and reflects a broader industry move towards smarter and more sustainable aviation practices.
Royal Brunei Airlines and Unilode Aviation Solutions have announced a new partnership aimed at offering ULD aggregation across Royal Brunei Airlines’ global operations.
This partnership represents a significant milestone in Royal Brunei Airlines’ continued commitment to operational excellence and environmental sustainability, in line with the company’s goals to increase operational efficiency, optimize resources, reduce waste, and reduce its carbon footprint across its global network.
In this long-term partnership, Royal Brunei Airlines will move from managing its own ULD fleet to joining Unilode’s global digital ULD portfolio, enabling more flexible, data-driven, cost-effective and environmentally responsible ULD cargo and baggage operations.
As part of Unilode’s growing global ULD fleet, Royal Brunei Airlines will benefit from unparalleled access to equipment and on-ground expertise across key airport locations around the world, ensuring enhanced service reliability and responsiveness. The partnership also provides access to Unilode’s ongoing investments in ULD innovation, digitalization, MRO network expansion, and ULD’s 800 experts, who continue to drive value and operational benefits for partner airlines.
Through Unilode’s extensive global MRO network, Royal Brunei Airlines will benefit from on-demand access to ULD maintenance services, reducing the need to locate damaged ULDs and achieving savings in logistics and maintenance costs, while significantly improving speed of operation. This is a huge advantage for an airline with a dynamic and growing route network like Royal Brunei Airlines.
Unilode’s sustainability-focused operations and advanced digital tracking technologies will provide real-time ULD visibility, optimize ULD utilization, and accurate sustainability reporting, supporting Royal Brunei Airlines’ ability to measure and demonstrate tangible progress on its decarbonization journey.
Muhammad Akhlaq, Chief Commercial Officer, Unilode Aviation Solutions, said: “We are delighted to welcome Royal Brunei Airlines to our global ULD aggregation network. Aggregation provides a proven path to increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, increase flexibility and make tangible progress towards sustainability goals. By joining the growing global ULD fleet, Royal Brunei Airlines will leverage Unilode’s scale, ground expertise and continued investment in digital innovation to support future growth.”
“This partnership reflects how forward-thinking airlines are rethinking traditional asset ownership to an outsourcing model that achieves smarter and more sustainable operations.”
Badruddin Bagul, Chief Operating Officer of Royal Brunei Airlines, added: “The partnership with Unilode supports our commitment to responsible growth and operational excellence.
“The efficiencies and environmental benefits of ULD assembly are clear, and we are proud to be part of the movement toward more sustainable aviation practices.”
ULD assembly is increasingly recognized as the new normal for efficient and sustainable operations in the aviation industry. Royal Brunei Airlines’ adoption of this model highlights its progressive approach and leadership in incorporating innovation that benefits the environment and its customers.
