Astral Aviation Limited, a leading cargo airline based in Nairobi, Kenya, is pleased to announce the signing of a Cargo General Sales and Service Agency (GSSA) Agreement with TAM Group, headquartered in Hong Kong SAR. The agreement took effect on 1st November 2025.

The partnership will strengthen Astral Aviation’s sales presence and customer engagement in the dynamic East Asian cargo market. Under the agreement, TAM Group will oversee all cargo sales, marketing, and client relations on behalf of Astral Aviation, while promoting the airline’s network connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

Speaking during the signing, Mr. Sanjeev Gadhia, Chief Executive Officer of Astral Aviation, said:

“We are delighted to partner with TAM Group, whose strong market expertise and customer network in Hong Kong and Macau will play a vital role in expanding Astral’s footprint in Asia. This appointment reinforces our commitment to building robust trade lanes that connect Africa with Asia’s leading logistics hubs.”

Mr. Anindam Choudhury, Vice President – Commercial of TAM Group, added: “We are proud to represent Astral Aviation in this strategic partnership. Our focus will be to promote Astral’s cargo services across key markets and offer seamless solutions for clients moving freight between Asia and Africa.”

The agreement, effective until 31st October 2027, aligns with Astral Aviation’s ongoing global expansion strategy. It underscores the airline’s mission to enhance accessibility, reliability, and service excellence across its intercontinental cargo network.