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NAS signs ground handling agreement with NAS Air

Kuwait : Thursday, April 9, 2009

The region’s fastest growing ground handling company National Aviation Services (NAS) today announced the signing of an agreement with Nas Air for the provision of ground handling and support services at the Kuwait International Airport.The ceremony which was followed by an official ribbon cutting at the check-in counters at the Kuwait Airport, took place with senior management of NAS, NAS Air and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) present.Through this agreement, NAS will provide Nas Air with airline ground handling services like ground/ramp support, passenger services and cargo management.NAS Air will be operating four flights a week between Kuwait & Riyadh and through this will be able to connect to around 20 domestic destinations worldwide. Passengers flying on NAS Air will be able to benefit from other value added services by NAS like the Meet & Assist and the Pearl Lounge for First & Business Class Passengers.

NAS Air operates over 300 flights a week to more than 20 domestic destinations and a growing international network during 2008.“NAS stands out in terms of punctuality and quality of service and look forward to meet if not exceed the expectations of our Clients on the ground. We are confident that we will be able to add value to their operations in Kuwait with our superior services and excellent relationship management programs.” commented Bruce Richterkessing, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer for NAS Kuwait. “As a low cost carrier, Nair Air puts a lot of focus on efficiency, quality service and impeccable time management and this is what they will get from NAS” he added.

“We at NAS take all the steps to ensure that our customers have an edge over their contemporaries in this highly competitive aviation market and NAS Air will be able to reap these benefits immediately as they come on board with NAS.” concluded Bruce Richterkessing. Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and owned by National Air Services - a well established private aviation group.