SAHCO eyes business expansion, revenue growth
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has disclosed of plans to expand its aviation training school following the renewal of the school authorization in 2025. According to foremost ground handling firm, plans are underway to expand the school and enhance curriculum offerings in 2026 in line with global best practices. Similarly, the company reaffirmed its […]
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has disclosed of plans to expand its aviation training school following the renewal of the school authorization in 2025.
According to foremost ground handling firm, plans are underway to expand the school and enhance curriculum offerings in 2026 in line with global best practices.
Similarly, the company reaffirmed its commitment to operational excellence, ethics in action, innovation, and sustainable growth as it reflects on a successful 2025 and outlines its strategic priorities for 2026 and beyond.
The company in a statement commencing the New Year issued by the Head, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Adetola Vanessa Uansohia disclosed that its 2026 strategy will focus on operational excellence, revenue growth, and business expansion.
Key initiatives include expanding cargo offerings, strengthening partnerships with state airports, pursuing new certifications, deepening engagement with local, regional, and international airline partners, and enhancing customer engagement strategies and diversifications into new business lines across the Aviation value chain.
Daily Trust reports that in 2025, the foremost ground handling firm announced a remarkable 57 per cent revenue growth, despite the harsh economic climate confronting the industry.
As the 2026 progresses, it expressed appreciation to its customers for their continued patronage and trust throughout 2025, noting that customer partnership remains central to SAHCO’s existence and long-term success.
The company praised the dedication and professionalism of its staff nationwide, attributing key operational milestones in 2025 to their teamwork and commitment.
These milestones included the successful renewal of the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) certifications. SAHCO further confirmed that its Regulated Agent (RA3) certification remains valid until 2027, while its Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) and Quality Management System (QMS) certifications were renewed in 2025.
SAHCO announced that several new airline customers were onboarded in 2025, including Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania, Air Algérie as well as ValueJet Airlines and United Nigeria Airlines’ regional routes alongside their existing domestic routes, in addition to Pioneer Airlines, Binani Airlines, ExeJet/Enugu Air, and Air Peace on its Antigua and Barbados operations.
The company further revealed that its performance in 2025 earned it multiple industry recognitions.
In line with its sustainability agenda, SAHCO stated that it commenced the phased replacement of ageing equipment with eco-friendly alternatives in 2025 and would continue the initiative in 2026 while maintaining full environmental and sustainability compliance across its facilities.
The company explained that these priorities are anchored on its “4Ps Strategy” for 2026—People, Process, Performance, and Platform. According to management, the strategy is designed to build a highly skilled, safety-driven workforce, standardize and enforce operating procedures, leverage data-driven analytics to improve performance and revenue, and develop an integrated digital and operational platform that connects people, processes, equipment, and data.
The company reaffirmed that as it steps into 2026, it remains focused on reimagining excellence with ethics at the core, innovation in action, and adaptation for sustainable success.