Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) is set to focus heavily on investments in 2026, allocating substantial funds towards acquiring modern ground handling equipment and expanding operational facilities.
These measures align with internationally recognised standards and reflect the company’s commitment to efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.
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According to SAHCO Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Vanessa Uansohia, the new equipment is eco-friendly and designed to boost the company’s ability to provide seamless services to domestic and international airlines. “The replacement of ageing machinery with environmentally compliant technology is central to our sustainability agenda,” she said. Such moves demonstrate how investments in equipment directly enhance service quality while maintaining regulatory compliance.
SAHCO also recognises that equipment upgrades must be matched with skilled manpower. The company has renewed its Training School authorisation and expanded its curriculum to include a broader range of courses reflecting global best practices. By investing in personnel development alongside technology, SAHCO ensures that staff can operate new equipment efficiently and safely.
The company’s 2025 performance laid a strong foundation for 2026. SAHCO welcomed several new airlines, including Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania, Air Algérie, ValueJet Airlines, United Nigeria Airlines, Pioneer Airlines, Binani Airlines, ExeJet, Enugu Air, and Air Peace. These expansions reflect growing market confidence in the company’s operational capacity.
SAHCO also celebrated significant achievements last year, including the renewal of key certifications: IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO), Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), Quality Management System (QMS), and Regulated Agent (RA3), valid through 2027. Recognition for outstanding performance followed, with awards from FAAN, NIGAV, and the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology. British Airways also honoured SAHCO’s Abuja office with a Bronze Award and Lagos station with a Gold Award for punctuality and safety across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia/Pacific regions.
Managing Director Mrs. Nike Aboderin emphasised that SAHCO’s investments in equipment, manpower, and sustainability initiatives ensure continued leadership in ground handling services. She said the dual focus on modern infrastructure and skilled personnel is critical to delivering safe, punctual, and efficient operations to clients.
Looking ahead, SAHCO will deploy eco-friendly equipment across all operational hubs and enhance manpower training through hands-on programmes and technical certifications. This strategy ensures that technology and expertise evolve together, improving performance and operational resilience.
Through strategic investments in technology, personnel, and sustainability, SAHCO is positioning itself to lead Nigeria’s ground handling sector in 2026. The company’s approach highlights the importance of combining modern infrastructure with human capital development to achieve long-term excellence and maintain industry leadership.
