Monitoring Desk
KABUL: The National Aviation Services (NAS), the fastest-growing aviation service-provider in emerging markets, has renewed its IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) certification in Kabul.
NAS Afghanistan said in a statement on Tuesday it had passed the ISAGO audit with a perfect score for the second time in two years, once again demonstrating the company’s commitment to safety and security in all its operations.
Earlier this year, NAS Abidjan received its first ISAGO certification. NAS was also among the first ground handling providers in the world to receive an ISAGO certification for its Kuwait operation in 2008. This certification has since been renewed five times.
An internationally-recognised system for assessing operational management and control systems for ground handling service providers, ISAGO is based on industry-proven quality audit principles and follows a stringent process that reviews training, policies, procedures, etc.
Hassan El Houry, NAS CEO, said: “Our latest ISAGO certification in NAS Afghanistan demonstrates our continued focus on high levels of service quality, safety and security.
“As we continue to grow our reach and expand our portfolio of products and services, we remain committed to strengthening our presence in and contribution to the countries that we operate in.”
In Afghanistan, NAS partners with Ariana Afghan Airlines to form the Ariana-NAS joint venture. Ariana-NAS, the exclusive ground handler at Kabul International Airport, also provides services at the Herat and Kandahar airports.
Through its operations at the three major airports in Afghanistan, National Aviation Services serves more than 3,000 flights and over 900,000 passengers a year.
Reinforced with an employee base of 360 and over 175 pieces of ground-support equipment, NAS significantly contributes to areas of employment, training and infrastructure development.
