SAHCO installs state-of-the-art equipment at PH int’l airport

Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) says it has deployed a state-of-the-art Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to boost its operations in its Port Harcourt station, its Managing Director, Basil Agboarumi has said.

He said the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is a high loader Air Marrel (LAM 35). The equipment, he said, is a 35-ton capacity self-propelled heavy-duty main deck loader that also has the capacity to load and offload containers which weigh 40 tons.

He added that the equipment offers the most advanced features required by the end user, including a clear deck for the loading and offloading of oversized loads which are also able to operate under severe weather and suitable for use of lower deck to handle pallets.

The GSE, he said, can also be used by big aircraft, such as A380 and B777.

The GSE, he added, was built by Air Marrel, a major ground support manufacturer and exporter of cargo loaders and transporter based in France.

The equipment, Agboarumi added, was modelled according to specifications of European airlines, who are specialised in cargo operations, is one of the most technologically advanced in today’s market.

SAHCO, he said, is the most widely spread out ground handling company in Nigeria with a presence in all commercially operated airports. Hence, the need to ensure quality deliveries across its stations.

“With the LAM 35, loading and offloading can be done in record time efficiently, a feat SAHCO is known for.

“This new GSE, whose capacity is the only one in the country, is a further assurance to clients on safe, speedy and efficient ground handling services. This is also a testament that SAHCO will continue to go to any length to maintain and exceed client expectations.

“SAHCO is a Ra3 and IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) certified aviation ground handling service provider, offering services in passenger handling, ramp handling, cargo handling/warehousing, training services, aviation security, baggage reconciliation, hospitality/lounge services, and other related ground handling services, in all the commercially operated airports across Nigeria,” he said.