National Aviation Services Explained

National Aviation Services (NAS)
Type:	Private
Industry:	Aviation
Foundation:	2003
Location:	Kuwait City, Kuwait
Locations:	55 airports
Key People:	Hassan El- Houry CEO^[1]
Services:	Ground Handling Cargo Services Airport lounge management Ramp Services
Num Employees:	8000+ (2021)

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.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Background

NAS was founded in 2003,^{[5] [6]} starting with one airline customer at Kuwait International Airport. As of 2006, NAS began its first operations outside of Kuwait in Aqaba,^{[7] [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.^{[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]}

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2021-03-24. KuwaitMosafer to verify Kuwait-issued vaccinations for airport arrivals. 2022-01-05. ARAB TIMES - KUWAIT NEWS. en-US.
2. Web site: 2019-11-24. Abu Dhabi Airports awards lounge contract for new terminal. 2022-01-05. The National.
3. Web site: 2021-11-18. National Aviation Services (NAS) is the First Ground Handling Agent (GHA) to Integrate with IATA Travel Pass. 2022-01-05. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US.
4. Web site: National Aviation Services Supplier Profile CAPA. 2022-01-05. centreforaviation.com.
5. Web site: National Aviation Services (NAS) Strengthens Presence in Africa through Strategic Partnership with Siginon Aviation in Kenya. 2022-01-05. The Herald. en-GB.
6. Web site: المطارات العالمية .. بين جذب السائحين واقناع المستثمرين. 2022-01-05. جريدة القبس.
7. Web site: 2021-05-04. NAS renews contract for Aqaba ACT at Jordan's King Hussein Airport. 2022-01-05. Airport Technology. en-US.
8. Web site: 2021-05-02. Kuwait's NAS secures renewed contract to manage Aqaba Air Cargo Terminal. 2022-01-05. The National.
9. Web site: Hassan El-Houry : « Le continent contribue à 60 % à la croissance de NAS » – Jeune Afrique. 2022-01-05. Jeune Afrique. fr-FR.
10. Web site: StackPath. 2022-01-05. www.aviationpros.com.
11. Web site: 2019-01-10. CEO with a passion for the world to fly Africa. 2022-01-05. The National.
12. Web site: National Aviation Services wins new ground handling license in Democratic Republic of Congo. 2022-01-05. TravelDailyNews International. en-US.
13. Web site: Events. UKi Media &. 2021-10-22. National Aviation Services signs strategic partnership with Siginon Aviation in Kenya. 2022-01-05. Passenger Terminal Today. en-GB.
14. Web site: National Aviation closes deal with Bidvest to acquire BidAir services. 2022-01-05. www.iol.co.za. en.
15. Web site: Smith. Carin. Bidvest subsidiary BidAir completes sale to Middle Eastern company with local BEE partner. 2022-01-05. Fin24. en-US.
16. Web site: National Aviation Services and Colossal Africa close on acquisition of BidAir Services. 2022-01-05. TravelDailyNews International. en-US.
17. News: Kuwait's National Aviation Services signs $40m deal for Kenyan company. Arabian Business.
18. Web site: NAS Acquires 51% stake in Siginon Aviation for $40 Million. 2022-01-05. en-US.