National Aviation Services, a leading airport services provider, has been awarded a new ground handling licence, Certificat d’Operateur d’Assistance en Escale, by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Under the terms of the COEA, NAS will offer comprehensive ground and cargo handling services at Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Goma international airports in DRC.
NAS’s commitment includes investments into operations such as ground handling equipment, infrastructure, facilities, technology and human capital.
NAS Group Chief Executive Officer, Hassan El-Houry, said, “We would like to take this opportunity to thank the AAC for awarding this license to NAS. As a part of our commitment, we will not only invest in physical resources and technology but also into the recruitment and training of local talent to offer more employment opportunities and career options for youth in the country.”
NAS has a presence in close to 50 airports across Africa, the Middle East and South Asia serving more than 100 airline customers and operating more than 45 lounges. Following the highest international aviation standards, NAS also holds a number of global certifications including IATA’s Safety Audit for Ground Operations illustrating the company’s commitment to providing high quality services, with a focus on safety and security.
