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AVIATION Ground Services has won two awards for excellence in provision of aircraft and cargo handling services in Southern Africa and the entire African continent.
AGS, a private local firm, received the award courtesy of South African Airways after being named the best aircraft and cargo handlers. It was also named overall winner in Africa, ahead of other aviation ground service providers contracted by Africa’s biggest airline.
Commenting on the accolades, AGS managing director Mr Caleb Mudyawabikwa said it was a privilege to receive the awards considering they were judged among worthy peers.
He added it was proud to be associated with SAA, Africa’s best airline which has also previously received major endorsements from renowned industry experts for excellence.
“Whenever you want to grow, you must strive to do the best. We are in a business which is highly regulated and requires us to satisfy minimum standards. The awards highlight our determination to scale greater heights to become a leading aircraft and cargo handling services company in Africa,” said Mr Mudyawabikwa.
SAA is one of the leading carriers in Africa, serving 26 destinations across the continent, as well as major destinations within South Africa and internationally from its Johannesburg hub.
It is a member of the largest international airline networks, Star Alliance. SAA’s core business is provision of passenger airline and cargo transport services together with related services, provided through SAA and its four wholly owned subsidiaries.
Apart from SAA, AGS also provides ground handling services to Emirates, KLM, Kenyan Airways, MartinAir and DHL. It operates from Harare International Airport and plans are underway to spread its services to Victoria Falls and Bulawayo.
“We are also buying equipment to start offering ramp services as we diversify our product range,” said Mr Mudyawabikwa.
“And going forward, we are optimistic that the recovery of the economy, as it looks certain, will enable us to generate more business.”
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