Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has continued to demonstrate its commitment to inclusive, innovative and safe service delivery by acquiring the EVAC+CHAIR emergency evacuation chairs.
The latest investment makes SAHCO the first ground services provider in the country to deploy this specialized mobility equipment, further enhancing its ability to provide safe, dignified, and efficient assistance to passengers with reduced mobility.
Renowned globally as the world’s leading stairway evacuation chair since 1982, the EVAC+CHAIR is specially designed to provide a safe and comfortable means of moving passengers with reduced mobility during emergencies or when navigating stairways.
With an advanced gravity and friction control system, the chair safely ascends and descends stairs without the need for heavy lifting, reducing physical strain on operators while ensuring maximum safety and comfort for passengers.
Also fitted with secure harnesses, durable rubber track systems and ergonomic design, the equipment enables trained personnel to safely assist passengers who are unable to move independently, making aircraft boarding, disembarkation and emergency evacuation more efficient and seamless.
Mrs. Adenike Aboderin, MD SAHCO, who spoke on behalf of the Chairman, Dr. (Barr.) Taiwo Afolabi, CON declared; “At SAHCO, we believe that air travel should be accessible, safe and comfortable for everyone. This investment demonstrates our commitment to inclusive service delivery by ensuring that passengers with reduced mobility receive the highest level of care, dignity and professional assistance. We continuously invest in modern equipment and innovative solutions that improve safety, operational efficiency and customer experience.”
This latest acquisition underscores SAHCO’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that every passenger, regardless of physical ability or mobility challenges, receives safe, dignified and world-class ground handling services.
