LAGOS, NIGERIA – Sky Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc, has announced the comprehensive Ground Handling contract to provide Ground Handling Services to Air Algeria’s flights from Abuja to Algiers twice weekly.

The Head, Corporate Communications at SACHO, Mrs Adetola Uansohia disclosed in a statement on Monday in Lagos.

She said that the full handling contract encompasses a wide range of services, underscoring SAHCO’s commitment to excellence in aviation support.

According to her, under this new agreement, SAHCO will provide an array of ground handling services for Air Algeria, including ramp handling, passenger services, baggage handling, cargo handling, aircraft cleaning, and more.

She noted that SAHCO’s experienced team and state-of-the-art equipment were positioned to meet the unique needs of Air Algeria’s operations, ensuring seamless and efficient turnarounds at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

The Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Adenike Aboderin of SAHCO said: “We are thrilled to partner with Air Algeria on this important venture.

“This contract win reflects the trust and confidence that Air Algeria has in our capabilities.

We are committed to delivering the highest quality of service to support their operations, ensuring safe, timely, and efficient ground handling for their flights,” she said.

She added that the partnership with Air Algeria also reinforces SAHCO’s strategic vision to expand its footprint across Africa and enhance the connectivity between Nigeria and other countries.

She also noted that the new ground handling contract is expected to foster closer ties between Nigeria and Algeria, promoting greater business and tourism opportunities.

Recall that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had welcomed Air Algiers on April 6, after it’s first inaugural flight touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Air Algeirs is operated by Air Algeria. The inaugural flight was a Boeing 737 with registration number 7T-VJR.