NAS
National Aviation Services (NAS) is the fastest growing aviation services provider in emerging markets.
From our initial operations in Kuwait in 2003, NAS has quickly transformed into a leading airports service provider with a presence across regions: the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. The 8,000+ capable, personable employees at the core of our worldwide network are committed to providing aviation services that we benchmark to the best in the world. NAS provides services to more than half of the world’s top ten airlines. These carriers rely on us to work directly with passengers and behind the scenes to deliver the services that make a difference.
Our portfolio of services includes Ramp and Passenger Services, Cargo Handling, Engineering Services and Line Maintenance, Airport Technologies, Fixed Base Operations, Aviation Training Center, Travel Agency and the Pearl Assist product which includes lounges and meet and assist services across the company’s network.
NAS prides itself in providing world class aviation solutions and is affiliated with leading industry organizations such as IGHC, GASA, ACI & EASA and follows practices of ISO, EMS & OHSAS.
As the fastest growing aviation services provider in emerging markets, National Aviation Services shares your mission: to facilitate trade and travel. We are the partner that will elevate your ground handling and passenger services to a new standard. Our commercial and operational expertise make us an ideal partner if you are an airport operator or airline eager to provide your passengers with a secure and efficient airport experience. We are totally committed to investing our time, know-how and resources to help you achieve your objectives. Working with NAS, you will have a long term independent partner that will provide you with a customer-centric and commercially driven service. We have done it before and we can do it for you.
NAS Services
Ramp Services
With a variety of fixed & mobile ground handling equipments as well as sophisticated motorized vehicles, the NAS Ramp Services team is ready to service any type of cargo or passenger aircraft. NAS Ramp Services carries out all the relevant Ground Support Equipment activities at flight arrival and departure related to safely unloading and loading of passenger baggage, cargo and mail within the confines of the carriers’ schedule.
Passenger Services
NAS constantly provides proactive services to its customer airlines and in keeping with its mission statement, places a significant emphasis on quality,service delivery and customer satisfaction. The NAS Passenger Services team is available 365/24/7 ensuring the highest levels of customer service and a seamless passenger experience is delivered on behalf of our client airlines in all aspects of airport passenger handling. Supporting our frontline customer service delivery team are a support team handling pre-flight editing, counter and gate allocation, queue management, excess baggage collection and post flight messaging.
Cargo Management
Your cargo is in the safe hands of our experienced ground crews who collectively handle hundreds of thousands of tons of cargo annually. Modern facilities and a vetted, trained warehouse team are at your disposal at all NAS operating bases. We keep pace with the unique needs of the countries where we operate. Many are growing their economies at a rapid pace as they enter into new regional and world markets. At larger airports, like Kuwait, you can expect multi-temperature storage for perishable products and ample dry storage capacity.Your goods are protected by CCTV and proven security measures.
Engineering & Line Maintenance
Dedicated engineering units perform services vital to on-time turnarounds and departures, such as gate push backs of commercial and military aircraft; scheduled maintenance of motorized and non-motorized ground support equipment, and maintenance of NAS facilities. The engineering department, which includes an operation control center (OCC), is typically located at an airport’s ramp area, giving the OCC the unique advantage of visual contact with aircraft moving on the airfield. The operational control center is fully equipped with communications displays regarding flight schedules and control tower information.
Travel Solutions
The NAS Travel Agency provides cutting edge travel solutions to the leisure and corporate markets. With a highly skilled IATA certified team consisting of experienced travel consultants and corporate account managers, as well as being one of the very few ISO 2001 certified travel agencies in the region, the NAS Travel Agency is always ready to exceed our customer’s expectations.Our business is built on a client focused approach and we provide tailor-made solutions that fit our client’s requirements. Our local expertise coupled with a global reach through our international affiliations gives us the edge to provide world-class travel solutions that are flexible, customizable and offer our clients visibility and cost efficiency.
Meet & Assist
Whether you are arriving, departing or transiting at Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Rwanda and Sharm El-Sheikh International Airports, our meet and assist team are there to make your journey simple. From the moment you get to the airport, our concierge team are there to take care of your every need whether it is using our fast track immigration, lounges, dedicated check-in area, baggage delivery and collection service from your home, hotel or office or private transfers to and from your destination.
Lounge Management
Our Pearl Lounge at airports in the Middle East, India and Africa afford unsurpassed comfort for first and business class passengers and other travelers who wish to pay for access to the many concierge conveniences offered. Time on the ground becomes productive with comfortable seating, private meeting rooms, a business center and wireless internet connections, plus catering options and smoking rooms. Children’s play areas, a relaxation room, lavatories with amenities, as well as meet and assist services put travelers en route at ease. Our multi-cultural, multi-lingual NAS staff is sensitive to the unique expectations of a diverse population of travelers. Behind every warm welcome is a backbone of technology, training and management that guarantees guests seamless service every time they visit a Pearl Lounge.
Aviation Training Center
The NAS Aviation Training is one of the region’s few IATA certified training centers. We provide aspiring aviation professionals with all the requisite tools to enjoy a successful career in aviation with a team of highly qualified training professionals, state-of-the-art infrastructure and on the job training.
Aviation Security
NAS security assists government agencies, civil authorities and customer airlines in implementing security controls at airports, cargo warehouses and other facilities. When a threat is identified NAS security acts on directives from customer airlines or local authorities.
Airport Technologies
Our Airport Technologies division specializes in the sourcing and development of scalable, cost-effective technology solutions to support airport operations, and maximize financial returns. Simply, we are a one-stop shot to identify the most strategic, scalable and cost-effective solutions, deploy, operate and support airport technology systems, run the project management office and manage the delivery of multiple vendors, maximize operational and financial ROI and provide operational training and 24/7 support.
VIP Terminals & FBO
NAS offers a full range of competitively priced FBO services offered through a single point of contact including: Build, design and implementation of the FBO Terminal, complete arrival and departure services, fueling services, coordination of landing/parking permits, ramp services, flight support services, cabin cleaning, secure car parking and catering services. Other value added services include hotel arrangements, visa assistance, ramp access from aircraft to terminal, fast & private baggage screening, meet and assist, limousine services, comfortable crew and passenger lounges offering complimentary snacks and beverages, business center, shower facilities and relaxation areas.