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. 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.
