SAHCO to slash aircraft turnaround time with acquisition of ultra-modern ground support equipment

Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, Nigeria’s leading aviation ground handling company, has reinforced its commitment to operational excellence and service efficiency with the acquisition of new ultra-modern Ground Support Equipment (GSE) designed to enhance aircraft handling operations across its nationwide network.

As part of this strategic upgrade, SAHCO has taken delivery of a state-of-the-art pushback tractor manufactured by Goldhofer, a globally respected German Ground Support Equipment producer.

The Goldhofer F300, powered by a robust diesel engine, is engineered to service most wide-body aircraft and constructed with rugged materials suited to Nigeria’s operating terrain.

The equipment has already been deployed to one of the company’s hub stations to further strengthen service delivery standards.

In addition, the company has procured five Ground Power Units (GPUs) manufactured in France by Guinault, a renowned global aviation equipment manufacturer.

Each unit features a capacity of 45kVA on 115 volts and 115 on 28VDC, providing reliable and efficient electrical power to aircraft systems while on ground.

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Powered by fuel-efficient gasoline engines, the GPUs are designed for durability, portability, and superior ramp performance, making them ideal for modern airport operations.

The advanced GPUs can support most Class A aircraft as well as select Class B aircraft. Their compact design helps reduce fuel consumption, while rugged construction ensures long-term reliability and operational flexibility, particularly in high-traffic airport environments.

This acquisition forms part of SAHCO’s ongoing investment in cutting-edge GSE aimed at improving safety, reducing aircraft turnaround time, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering world-class service to airline partners.

As the only aviation ground handling company with operational presence across all commercially operated airports in Nigeria, SAHCO continues to set industry benchmarks through continuous equipment upgrades, technological advancement, and service innovation.

The addition of these ultra-modern units further strengthens SAHCO’s position as a leader in aviation ground handling in Africa, driven by excellence, reliability, and customer-focused solutions.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.