In a thrilling development for Nigeria's aviation industry, the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) has announced an impressive series of new partnerships that signal robust growth and international confidence in the nation's aviation sector.

The groundbreaking announcements include contract renewals with prestigious international carriers Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic, demonstrating these global giants' continued trust in NAHCO's exceptional service delivery. Adding to the excitement, African regional operator RwandAir has also renewed its partnership, strengthening continental connections.

But the good news doesn't stop there. NAHCO has also welcomed fresh partnerships with United Nigeria – Regional, Bellagio Air, and Malaikair, expanding its portfolio and creating new opportunities within Nigeria's dynamic aviation landscape.

The multi-year agreements reflect remarkable confidence in NAHCO's capabilities. The contracts with Air France and KLM will run for three years until 2028, as will the Virgin Atlantic partnership. RwandAir's three-year contract became effective October 1, 2025, ensuring continued excellent service for passengers traveling across Africa.

Particularly noteworthy is the five-year agreement with United Nigeria – Regional, effective from August 1, 2025, demonstrating a long-term commitment to supporting domestic aviation growth. Bellagio Air and Malaikair have signed for three and five years respectively, with Bellagio Air—described as Nigeria's rising star in aviation—bringing luxury, efficiency, and reliability to key domestic and regional routes from its Ikeja, Lagos headquarters.

Saheed Lasisi, Group Executive Director for Commercial and Business Development at NAHCO Plc, expressed genuine enthusiasm about these partnerships. He emphasized that NAHCO's impressive 46-year track record of unblemished service excellence sets the company apart as an industry leader.

"This is what we have been doing for almost half of a century," Lasisi shared warmly. "We will continue to delight our customers and make our stakeholders happy by exceeding expectations in all aspects of our service offerings. We are always willing and ready to do more."

The company's commitment to continuous improvement shines through in its investments. Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Olumuyiwa Olumekun highlighted that NAHCO is deploying a new fleet of modern equipment, ensuring that service delivery will reach even greater heights.

These developments represent more than just business contracts—they're a testament to the strength and potential of Nigeria's aviation sector. As airlines worldwide carefully select their ground handling partners, the vote of confidence given to NAHCO speaks volumes about the company's reliability, professionalism, and dedication to excellence.

For travelers, these partnerships promise enhanced service quality and smoother airport experiences. For the Nigerian aviation industry, they represent job creation, skills development, and continued integration into the global aviation network.

As NAHCO embarks on this exciting new chapter, the company's nearly five decades of expertise, combined with its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, positions it perfectly to continue leading Nigeria's aviation handling services into a bright future.