How SAHCO Secured Major Airline Deals and Boosted Safety in 2025
Key Points
- 1Secured deals with major international carriers including Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania, and Air Algérie in 2025.
- 2Reported a 57% revenue surge to ₦31.7 billion and an 82% profit before tax increase for the nine months of 2025.
- 3Successfully renewed the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) certification, a global safety benchmark.
- 4Expanded international footprint by handling Air Peace's long-haul operations to Antigua and Barbados.
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has solidified its leading position. The company showed strong commercial growth in the Nigerian aviation market during 2025. This success came from new contracts and key safety achievements. SAHCO is a major ground handling service provider.
Expanding Airline Portfolio
SAHCO successfully onboarded several new airline customers in 2025. This expanded their SAHCO airline portfolio expansion significantly. The new deals covered domestic, regional, and international operations.
Major international carriers joined the roster. These include Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania, and Air Algérie. SAHCO also expanded its domestic and regional services. They added ValueJet Airlines and United Nigeria Airlines' regional routes. Furthermore, SAHCO secured handling for Air Peace's long-haul operations. This included flights to Antigua and Barbados.
- New international partners: Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania, Air Algérie.
- Expanded services: Air Peace long-haul operations.
- Domestic growth: ValueJet and United Nigeria regional routes.
Operational Excellence and Safety Milestones
The company achieved crucial safety and quality milestones. They successfully renewed the IATA ISAGO certification renewal in 2025. This International Air Transport Association (IATA) audit is a global safety benchmark. Maintaining this certification signals a commitment to operational excellence and safety standards.
SAHCO's Regulated Agent (RA 3) certification remains valid until 2027. This confirms compliance with international aviation security standards. The company also renewed its Quality Management System certification. This reinforces its dedication to structured processes and risk management.
Financial Performance and Industry Impact
SAHCO's commercial success was reflected in its financial results. The company reported a strong performance for the nine months of 2025. Revenue soared to ₦31.7 billion. This represents a significant 57% growth from the previous year.
Profit Before Tax also saw a major surge. It increased by 82% to ₦10.4 billion. This growth was driven by higher cargo volumes. It also reflects continuous investment in ground support equipment. Furthermore, SAHCO achieved a 27% reduction in operational costs. This shows improved efficiency through new digital tools.
The company’s performance earned multiple industry awards. These included the FAAN Safety Excellence Award. British Airways also recognized SAHCO's stations. The Lagos station received a Gold Award for punctuality and safety. Such recognition helps solidify SAHCO’s authority in the Nigeria ground handling market.
This growth is critical for the overall Nigerian aviation industry growth. Efficient ground handling supports the operations of major carriers like Emirates. It also facilitates global trade and tourism. The increasing adoption of advanced technologies, like those used by SAHCO, is a key trend in the sector. Continued investment in infrastructure, including new aircraft from manufacturers like Airbus, relies on strong ground partners. This is vital for the long-term sustainability of commercial aviation news Nigeria.
SAHCO plans further expansion in 2026. Priorities include cargo handling and business diversification. For more information on African aviation developments, visit our commercial aviation news at flying.flights.
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