Aviation News

NATS, has handled its 1,000,000th flight of 2006.
Jun 16, 2006
Author: press release


This milestone reflects the continued growth in UKflights in the first five months of the year. In May, NATS handled 213,288 flights, an increase of 3.9 per cent over the same month last year.

SITA expands into the Greek market with Athens International Airport
Jun 16, 2006
Author: Press Release


SITA, the market leader in the provision of IT solutions to the world’s leading airports, today announced details of a partnership with Athens International Airport (AIA) as SITA continues to develop the $2 billion mass airport market by creating a global network of resellers.

BA World Cargo launches New premium products
Jun 16, 2006
Author: press release


BA World Cargo has today announced the launch of two new premium products, set to form a key offering of the newly named £15m 'Premia' premium facility at London Heathrow.

Swissport Aviation Security (Checkport),
Jun 15, 2006
Author: Press Release


Swissport Aviation Security (Checkport), a product line of Swissport International, the world’s Number 1 ground handler starts to provide full security services including passenger profiling for US carriers outside the States.

American Science and Engineering, Inc (AS&E)
Jun 15, 2006
Author: Press Release


Visitors to this year´s Airport Build & Supply Exhibition will see the new SmartCheck Personnel Screening System in action.

NOHCO

Leading the way in Nigeria and Beyond

Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCo) intends to develop by becoming the leading provider of aviation handling services in Nigeria and beyond, providing services for aircraft/ramp handling, ensuring a timely turnaround, alongside cargo and passengers handling services.
Nahco is committed to this objective and aims to do so employing today’s technology and dedicated professionals to ensure that: The expectations of customers are constantly exceeded.
Shareholders obtain optional returns; and The company remains socially responsible, contributing significantly to the development of the Aviation Industry.

Comprehensive handling services

The Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) at Lagos is set to become a hub within the West African sub-region. Consequently, all stakeholders in the industry in Nigeria are working round the clock to ensure this becomes a reality.

NAHCo will be on standby to provide safe and comprehensive aviation ground handling services to all customers at the MMIA. Since commencing operations in 1970, NAHCo has become a reliable partner to over 20 airlines, the majority of which are international carriers.

Maximising efficiency

Processes, procedures and systems have been reviewed and updated to meet industry standards, future challenges and the ever increasing demands of customers. NAHCo became the launch customer in Africa of the US based ARINC with the installation of its Integrated Multi User System Environment (IMUSE) technology that allows many airlines to share the same gates and desks through a common workstation, maximising airport operations efficiency.

Selected staff within the NAHCo team have been trained on the Hermes Solution for cargo handling which can be easily tailored to individual customer requirements. The company has 10 IATA dangerous goods certified instructors. Adequate infrastructure, including spacious transit cargo sheds with cold storage facilities, are available.

Restructuring and privatisation

In accordance with the on-going privatisation of the Nigerian Government, the 60% stake in the company held by the Government through the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is being divested to the public through an Initial Public offer. In response to this, NAHCo is undergoing internal restructuring and re-engineering to meet the challenges while maintaining its leading position in

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