The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, (NAHCO Plc), on Monday, said it has taken delivery of new set of Ground Support Equipment (GSE), to improve the company’s service delivery.
NAHCO is a Nigerian diversified enterprise with interests in aviation cargo, aircraft handling, passenger facilitation, crew transportation and aviation training and logistics.
In a statement by the head, corporate communication, NAHCO, Samuel Akinrinmade, the new equipment includes four units of high capacity Mallaghan Mobile Steps with Chutes and a fourteen tons cargo main deck Highloader.
The tier four Deutz engine capacity Mobile steps are installed with multi-functional Sensors, while the Angelo Bombelli/Airmarell Highloader, has a forward platform with three folding flaps and automatic retractable rear stopper.
It also comes with a dual row of ten powered rubber wheels controlled in two independent sections for longitudinal transfers. The battery-operated emergency pump Highloader comes with a double hydraulic braking on each front wheel to aid its performance.
Also acquired are five units of Toyota Coaster buses and one Toyota HiAce bus, all for crew transportation.
Speaking on the new acquisition, the group managing director, Indranil Gupta, said the equipment were acquired inother to make the company one-stop-shop for aviation logistics and travels.
He said, ’’we are committed to satisfying our clients and customers through excellent service delivery, using latest equipment and also confident that the Group’s equipment acquisition plan would bolster our resolve in making the NAHCO group a one-stop-shop for aviation logistics and travels.
He stated further, “Along with the phased plan of GSE acquisition, we also plan to invest in cutting-edge technology to delight our customers/clients in a more effective, efficient, and seamless manner.’’
