The Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, a Public Limited Liability company, and a subsidiary of SIFAX Group announced that it has taken over the Ground Handling services of British Airways (BA) in Nigeria. By this development, SAHCO PLC will be providing Passenger and Ramp Handling services to British Airways at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja and Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
According to a press release seen by Investogist, SAHCO said “it was able to attract and retain the confidence of British Airways due to the seamless, safe and speedy service delivery which SAHCO is known for, prompting British Airways to move her Passenger and Ramp Handling operations to SAHCO.” The move had taken effect with the handling of the evacuation flight which occurred on the 8th of May, 2020.
SAHCO claims to be the only Aviation Ground Handling company that is present in all the commercially operated airports in Nigeria. It further said in the press release, “in recent times, many foreign airlines have moved their Aviation Ground Handling operations to SAHCO so as to enjoy services of SAHCO’s loyal, dedicated and well-trained workforce delivering their activities in line with global best practices.”
The clients of SAHCO according to Basil Agboarumi (Managing Director/CEO) include the following; Aero Contractors, African World Airways, Air Cote D’Ivoire, Air Peace, Arik Air, Allied Air, Badr Airlines, Bristol Helicopters, Camair-Co, Caverton Helicopters, Dana Air, DHL Aviation, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines, Execujets, Ibom Air, Inter Air, Max Air, Middle East Airlines, Overland Airways, South African Airways, TAAG Angola, Tarco Airlines, Value Jet, Virgin Atlantic Cargo.
Written by;
Nnamdi M.
