BY OLAPEJU OLUBI
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has grown its clientele having won the contract to provide Passenger, Baggage and Ramp Handling services for Uganda Airlines at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
In the same vein, Ibom Air has signed an aviation ground handling contract with SAHCO to handle her regional flights starting with the Lagos to Accra route which also commenced on October 17, 2023 by providing Passenger handling services, Baggage handling services, Ramp handling services, Cargo handling services and Premium Lounge services.
SAHCO in a statement said Uganda Airlines, the flag carrier of the Republic of Uganda, would be flying from Entebbe International Airport in Uganda thrice a week to Lagos, Nigeria.
The airline that is rated at the top of the list of the youngest fleets of the world airlines is also known as the Uganda National Airlines Company.
Mr. Patrick Ziwa, the Ugandan Country Manager, described the relationship with SAHCO as exciting and hopefully rewarding.
He added that the airline was happy and blessed to fly to Nigeria which commenced on October 19.
SAHCO has been able to attract and retain the confidence of both her existing airlines and new operators due to the seamless, safe and speedy service delivery it is known for.
“SAHCO is the only Aviation Ground Handling company that is present in all the commercially operated airports in Nigeria.
“In recent times, many foreign airlines have moved their aviation ground handling operations to SAHCO so as to enjoy being handled by a loyal and dedicated workforce who are well trained and whose integrity is undoubtable, delivering their activities in line with global best practices.
“Also, SAHCO has invested in modern aviation ground support equipment (GSE) which operate on alternative power sources and are rugged to enable effective maneuvering in the Nigerian terrain.
“These GSEs are also equipped with the technology to guarantee zero carbon emission to ensure the commitment of SAHCO to protecting the environment.
“Among these is the first ever Cool Dollies which are used to convey temperature sensitive shipment from the aircraft to the warehouse to safeguard that the shipments are not denatured”, the company explained.
It added that despite operating in a challenging industry, the company ensures that the focus is to confirm operational excellence which has helped in the handling of an array of aviation clients that enjoy customer specific services that are unique to them.
This, the statement noted, has enabled the company to be the leading player in the Nigerian aviation landscape by providing services to Aero Contractors, African World Airways, Air Cote D’Ivoire, KLM, Air France, Air Peace, Arik Air, Allied Air, Badr Airlines, Bristol Helicopters,British Airlines, Camair-Co, Caverton Helicopters, Dana Air, DHL Aviation, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Execujets, Green Africa Airlines, Ibom Air, Inter Air, Max Air, Middle East Airlines, Overland Airways, South African Airways, TAAG Angola, Tarco Airlines, United Airlines, United Nigeria, Airlines, XE Jet, Value Jet, Virgin Atlantic Cargo.
“Since aviation is all about safety. SAHCO has ensured that the organization is RA3 certified, ISAGO certified and ISO9001 certified. It is worthy to note that SAHCO is also the recipient of numerous awards both locally and internationally due to its quality service delivery in aviation ground handling operations in Nigeria”, the statement added.
