National Aviation Services
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
Number of locations | 55 airports |
Key people | Hassan El- Houry CEO[1] |
| Services | Ground Handling Cargo Services Airport lounge management Ramp Services |
Number of employees | 8000+ (2021)[2] |
| Website | nas |
National Aviation Services (NAS) is an aviation services provider headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The company currently operates at 55 airports through emerging markets countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.[3][4][5]
Background
[edit]NAS was founded in 2003,[6][7] starting with one airline customer at Kuwait International Airport. As of 2006, NAS began its first operations outside of Kuwait in Aqaba,[2][8] before starting its operations in India and Sudan in 2010, Ivory Coast in 2015 and Morocco in 2016.[9] In 2008, NAS received IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO).[10]
In 2017, NAS acquired Entebbe Handling Services (ENHAS) and rebranded it to National Aviation Services Uganda.[11] In the same year, NAS started operations in Liberia followed by DRC, Iraq, Italy and Guinea Bissau in 2020.[11][12][13]
April 2021, NAS entered into an agreement with Bidvest Group Limited to acquire BidAir Services for an undisclosed amount and completed the deal in June 2021.[14][15][16]
In October 2021, NAS acquired 51% equity interest in Siginon Aviation an aviation cargo management and ground handling, and a subsidiary of Siginon Group of Kenya for $40 million as a result, NAS took over management in Siginon Aviation.[17][18]
References
[edit]- ^ "KuwaitMosafer to verify Kuwait-issued vaccinations for airport arrivals". ARAB TIMES - KUWAIT NEWS. 2021-03-24. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ a b "NAS renews contract for Aqaba ACT at Jordan's King Hussein Airport". Airport Technology. 2021-05-04. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "Abu Dhabi Airports awards lounge contract for new terminal". The National. 2019-11-24. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "National Aviation Services (NAS) is the First Ground Handling Agent (GHA) to Integrate with IATA Travel Pass". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-11-18. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "National Aviation Services Supplier Profile | CAPA". centreforaviation.com. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "National Aviation Services (NAS) Strengthens Presence in Africa through Strategic Partnership with Siginon Aviation in Kenya". The Herald. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "المطارات العالمية .. بين جذب السائحين واقناع المستثمرين". جريدة القبس. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "Kuwait's NAS secures renewed contract to manage Aqaba Air Cargo Terminal". The National. 2021-05-02. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "Hassan El-Houry : « Le continent contribue à 60 % à la croissance de NAS » – Jeune Afrique". Jeune Afrique (in French). Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "StackPath". www.aviationpros.com. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ a b "CEO with a passion for the world to fly Africa". The National. 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "National Aviation Services wins new ground handling license in Democratic Republic of Congo". TravelDailyNews International. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ Events, UKi Media & (2021-10-22). "National Aviation Services signs strategic partnership with Siginon Aviation in Kenya". Passenger Terminal Today. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "National Aviation closes deal with Bidvest to acquire BidAir services". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ Smith, Carin. "Bidvest subsidiary BidAir completes sale to Middle Eastern company with local BEE partner". Fin24. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "National Aviation Services and Colossal Africa close on acquisition of BidAir Services". TravelDailyNews International. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "Kuwait's National Aviation Services signs $40m deal for Kenyan company". Arabian Business.
- ^ "NAS Acquires 51% stake in Siginon Aviation for $40 Million". Retrieved 2022-01-05.