Despite the harsh operating environment, the ground handling firm: Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Aviance Plc. has signed agreement to provide services for six airlines.
The new agreement accordingly to the spokesman of the firm, Mr Tayo Ajakaye is to cement its leadership position in the business.
Ajakaye said the airline include international air operators, including: Meridiana Fly (Italian Airline), Mid – African Airlines (new Gambia Flag Carrier) which are making entries into Nigeria for the first time.
Others he said include Rwanda Air, which has concluded plans to fly the Abuja – Kigali route.
Also concluded in the new business deal with the cargo handling firm are: MainstreamAviation; a major Cargo Air-Freight, Logistics Airline operating both international and local flights.
On the domestic front, NAHCO has also signed deals to provide ground handling service for Air Peace in Akure,OndoState, and for fast rising local operator,AzmanAir in Maiduguri and Yola.
Speaking on the development, the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of the Company, Mr. Seyi Adewale said the current economic environment has provided opportunity for the company to be creative.
He said: “It’s during difficult business periods or cycles that the ‘wheat is separated from the chaff’. At this stage, it’s very clear that NAHCO is an excellent and efficient brand that has endured 36 years of Aviation (Ground) Handling Efficiency and Qualitative Standards. Our high-end Ground Support Equipment is well maintained and upgraded.
“We have a strong and motivated workforce, and we are sticklers for continuous business development and innovation.
” Our professional and operating ethics sets us far above other Terminal operators and this is further proven by our growing local and international airline partners. We would continue with our driving force and slogan to deliver Service Beyond Expectation!“
According to Adewale, the new businesses are a testimony of the excellent service delivery which NAHCO is known for globally, pointing out that more and more operators are realizing that they deserve value for money and are turning to a service provider that can ensure that
