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SGS secures ground handling contract at Red Sea International Airport

The agreement was formally signed by John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global; Mohammad A. Mazi, CEO of Saudi Ground Services; and Andy Tyler-Smith, CEO of Red Sea International Airport
 

Saudi company awarded five-year ground handling deal at Red Sea International Airport

Saudi Ground Services (SGS) has signed a five-year agreement to provide comprehensive ground handling services at Red Sea International Airport (RSI), marking a major step toward operational excellence and sustainability in the Kingdom’s aviation sector.

The contract, awarded by Red Sea Global (RSG) and daa International, the airport’s operator, ensures SGS will manage ground services for all airlines operating at RSI. These services will align with the Kingdom’s highest operational and environmental sustainability standards, in support of Vision 2030.

The agreement was formally signed by John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global; Mohammad A. Mazi, CEO of Saudi Ground Services; and Andy Tyler-Smith, CEO of Red Sea International Airport. The signing was attended by key executives and stakeholders from the aviation and airport services sectors.

 

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Strategic Partnership for a Next-Generation Airport

“This partnership with SGS lays the foundation for a seamless, sustainable guest experience at RSI,” said Tyler-Smith. “As the airport prepares to run entirely on renewable energy, this collaboration reflects our commitment to innovation and environmental leadership in aviation.”

John Pagano emphasized the alignment between RSI’s sustainability goals and SGS’s operational capabilities, calling it a partnership that “sets a new standard for ground handling in Saudi Arabia.”

 

SGS to Deliver Full Suite of Ground Services

Under the agreement, SGS will manage a wide range of ground handling operations including:

  • Passenger services within the terminal and across The Red Sea resorts
  • Aircraft marshalling, pushback, towing, and ground power connection
  • Full baggage handling and apron operations

The deal also introduces a competitive pricing structure, positioning RSI as one of the most efficiently serviced airports in the country.

 

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Supporting Vision 2030 and Sector Growth

“We are proud to partner with daa International on one of the Kingdom’s most forward-looking tourism and infrastructure projects,” said Mazi. “Our involvement in RSI underscores SGS’s role in driving Saudi Arabia’s tourism ambitions and developing a globally competitive air transport ecosystem.”

Mazi highlighted SGS’s growing presence in the sector:

  • Serving 29 airports across Saudi Arabia
  • Supporting over 116 airlines
  • Handling more than 110 million passengers and 800,000 flights annually
  • Achieving a 99.68% operational performance rate

He added that SGS continues to invest in national talent, digital innovation, and sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in next-generation airport operations.

Source: airlinergs.com

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