The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, widely known as NAHCO Aviance, has announced the signing and renewal of six major contracts, strengthening its position in Nigeria’s aviation groundhandling market. The agreements span leading international, regional and emerging airlines, underlining sustained confidence in NAHCO’s operational capability and service consistency across airports where it operates.
In a statement issued after the public holidays, The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc confirmed renewed contracts with European carriers Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic, alongside a renewed agreement with African operator RwandAir. In addition, fresh contracts were executed with United Nigeria Airlines regional operations, Bellagio Air, and Malaikair, expanding NAHCO’s growing client portfolio.
The renewed contracts with Air France and KLM are structured for three-year terms, running until 2028, while Virgin Atlantic’s renewal also spans three years. RwandAir’s contract is equally set for a three-year duration, taking effect from October 1, 2025. These timelines, NAHCO said, reflect long-term partnerships anchored on operational reliability and shared growth objectives.
For the newly signed contracts, United Nigeria Airlines’ regional operation enters a five-year agreement effective August 1, 2025, signalling a strategic commitment to continuity and scale. Bellagio Air secured a three-year contract, while Malaikair’s agreement runs for five years, highlighting differing operational needs and route development strategies. Collectively, the contracts reinforce NAHCO’s role as a preferred handling partner for diverse airline business models.
Bellagio Air, Nigeria’s emerging aviation company headquartered in Ikeja, Lagos, positions itself around premium service delivery, efficiency and reliability on domestic and regional routes. Malaikair, by contrast, is focused on affordable and customer-driven connectivity, with an ambition to strengthen links between Africa and the Caribbean. NAHCO said the contracts align with its capacity to support both luxury-focused and mass-market operators.
Speaking on the development, Group Executive Director, Commercial and Business Development, Prince Saheed Lasisi, said the newly executed contracts affirm NAHCO’s readiness to exceed customer expectations. He noted that over 46 years of uninterrupted service excellence continue to differentiate the company within a competitive groundhandling environment, where performance and safety standards remain paramount.
In further remarks, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Olumuyiwa Olumekun, explained that recent investments in modern ground support equipment would enhance execution of the contracts. According to him, improved fleet capability ensures faster turnaround times, better reliability and higher service quality, allowing NAHCO to deliver increasing value to airline partners and industry stakeholders alike.
