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RC 813022 SKYWAY AVIATION HANDLING CO. PLC Lagos: 12th May 2020 PRESS RELEASE SAHCO TAKES OVER BRITISH AIRWAYS GROUND HANDLING CONTRACT The Skyway Aviaon Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, a Public Limited Liability company, and a subsidiary of SIFAX Group announces that it has taken over the Ground Handling services of Brish Airways (BA) in Nigeria. By this development, SAHCO PLC will be providing Passenger and Ramp Handling services to Brish Airways at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja and Murtala Muhammed Internaonal Airport, Lagos. SAHCO was able to aract and retain the confidence of Brish Airways due to the seamless, safe and speedy service delivery which SAHCO is known for prompng Brish Airways to move her Passenger and Ramp Handling operaons to SAHCO. The move took effect with the handling of the evacuaon flight which occurred on the 8th of May, 2020. Brish Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, Headquartered at Waterside, Harmondsworth, near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport. SAHCO is the only Aviaon Ground Handling company that is present in all the commercially operated airports in Nigeria. In recent mes, many foreign airlines have moved their Aviaon Ground Handling operaons to SAHCO so as to enjoy services of SAHCO’s loyal, dedicated and well-trained workforce delivering their acvies in line with global best pracces. With constant investment in modern Aviaon ground support equipment fied with the latest technology; a team of engineers that can build ground support equipment from locally sourced materials which is the first of its kind in Nigeria; a team that is versed in the best of Departure Control systems in the Aviaon industry, World Tracer and BRS; world class warehousing services; unrivaled customer friendly service delivery in a safe, speedy and efficient culture; SAHCO treats its clients as partners. In the same vein, Air France has signed another warehousing contract with SAHCO at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Internaonal Airport in Abuja. This contract will enable SAHCO to provide Cargo warehousing services for Air France throughout the country. SAHCO has been handling Air France’s Cargo Warehousing in Lagos and Port Harcourt which has influenced decision to include the Abuja operaons due to their sasfactory first-hand experience. The clients of SAHCO include the following; Aero Contractors, African World Airways, Air Cote D’Ivoire, Air Peace, Arik Air, Allied Air, Badr Airlines, Bristol Helicopters, Camair-Co, Caverton Helicopters, Dana Air, DHL Aviaon, Ethiopian Airlines, Ehad Airways, Emirates Airlines, Execujets, Ibom Air, Inter Air, Max Air, Middle East Airlines, Overland Airways, South African Airways, TAAG Angola, Tarco Airlines, Value Jet, Virgin Atlanc Cargo. SAHCO is also a recipient of numerous awards both locally and internaonally due to its quality service delivery in aviaon ground handling operaons in Nigeria. SAHCO is a RA3 and IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operaons (ISAGO) cerfied company. These cerficaons make the company a preferred gateway to import and export to European countries and the world at large. SAHCO is also a member of the Airport Services Associaon (ASA). Basil Agboarumi, Managing Director/CEO Corporate Headquarters: Sahco Complex, Cargo Terminal, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, P.M.B 21768, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. Telephone: +234(0)8155553455 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sahcoplc.com Chairman: Barr. (Dr.) Taiwo Afolabi (MON) Managing Director/CEO: Mr. Basil Agboarumi Executive Directors: Mr. Olaniyi Adigun, Mrs. Boma Onokpasa-Ukwunna, Mr. Babatunde Afolabi Non-Executive Directors: Barr. Chike Ogeah (Vice Chairman), Mr. Olutoye Ariyo, Dr. Oluropo Owolabi, Barr. Kayode Filani, Mr. Anogwi Anyanwu, Captain S.U Iyal .