SAHCO seals fresh deals, expands airline portfolio

Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc has consolidated its position as one of Nigeria’s leading ground handling companies, recording a strong mix of commercial growth, safety achievements and industry recognition in 2025.

In a statement made available to The PUNCH by the company’s publicist, Vanessa Uansohia, on Friday, the company announced that it onboarded new airline customers during the year, cutting across domestic, regional, and international operations.

According to the firm, the newly signed carriers include Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania and Air Algérie, alongside ValueJet Airlines and United Nigeria Airlines, whose regional operations were added to their existing domestic services.

Other airlines that commenced handling operations with SAHCO in 2025 include Pioneer Airlines, Binani Airlines and ExeJet/Enugu Air.

The company said it also expanded its international footprint by handling Air Peace’s long-haul operations to Antigua and Barbados.

In the area of safety and quality assurance, SAHCO recorded milestones with the successful renewal of its International Air Transport Association Safety Audit for Ground Operations certification.

The ISAGO certification is regarded globally as a key benchmark for safety and operational excellence in ground handling.