Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, has won the contract of providing Passenger, Baggage and Ramp Handling services to Uganda Airlines at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Uganda Airlines which is the flag carrier of the Republic of Uganda would be operating three weekly services from Entebbe International Airport , Uganda to Lagos, Nigeria.
The airline rated at the top of the list of the youngest fleets of the world airlines is also known as the Uganda National Airlines Company.
In the same vein, a statement by SAHCO Head, Corporate Communications, Adetola Vanessa Uansohia confirmed that Ibom Air has signed contract with SAHCO to handle her regional flights starting with the Lagos to Accra route, which became operational on October 17, 2023 by providing Passenger handling services, Baggage handling services, Ramp handling services, Cargo handling services and Premium Lounge services.
The Uganda Airlines Country Manager in Nigeria, Mr. Patrick Ziwa who said management of the airline is happy and blessed to be in Nigeria with its inaugural flight of October 19, 2023, added that Uganda Airlines is excited about working with SAHCO, partnering with SAHCO and also supporting SAHCO during the novel flight.
SAHCO has been able to retain the confidence of her existing clientele while it keeps attracting new airlines 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 to enjoy being handled by a well trained, loyal and dedicated workforce whose integrity is not in doubt, while delivering their services in line with global best practices.
SAHCO has invested on modern aviation ground support equipment (GSE) which operate on alternative power sources. The equipment are rugged with effective maneuvering capacity on Nigerian terrain.
These GSE are also equipped with the technology that guarantee zero carbon emission in line with the commitment of ground handling company 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 ensure that the shipments are not denatured.
Despite operating in a challenging industry, SAHCO 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 unique to them. This has enabled SAHCO 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 Airways, 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 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.
