Astral Aviation

Astral Aviation drafts first B767F on Nairobi service

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All-cargo carrier Astral Aviation will deploy its first B767-200F on a twice weekly service between Nairobi and Sharjah, UAE, starting 3 February. The 40-tonne freighter, on lease from ATSG subsidiary Cargo Aircraft Management, will offer ‘unrivalled capacity’ for 80 tonnes per week of flowers and vegetables to the UAE and will also be used on the Nairobi–Johannesburg route, which it currently operates on the B727-200F. “The freighter will also offer capacity on high-priority for the … [Read more...] about Astral Aviation drafts first B767F on Nairobi service

Astral Aviation’s Gadhia pushing for cargo drone use in East Africa

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Kenya’s Astral Aviation is looking at an initial investment of about US$500,000 into cargo UAV technology, which could be used to deliver small cargos to remote areas of Kenya and if air regulations and licenses in the region permitted, to neighbouring countries. Astral Aviation’s CEO, Sanjeev Gadhia made the comments to local media after the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) held the first of at least two stakeholder meetings discussing the upcoming new air service regulations for the … [Read more...] about Astral Aviation’s Gadhia pushing for cargo drone use in East Africa

Astral Aviation to launch Mogadishu service

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Astral Aviation will commence direct cargo service to Mogadishu, Somalia from its hub at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from 14 March. The all-cargo carrier will fly to the capital of Somalia weekly using DC9 freighters, which offer up to 15 tonnes of capacity. Astral said the “positive outcome” of the recent London Conference on Somalia and improved security in Mogadishu led to Astral’s decision to fly to the Somali city. Company CEO Sanjeev … [Read more...] about Astral Aviation to launch Mogadishu service

Etihad Crystal Cargo boosts African coverage

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Etihad Crystal Cargo has said it will now operate its A300-600 freighter aircraft between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi twice a week following a new interline deal with Astral Aviation, giving the Abu Dhabi-based carrier access to seven destinations across Africa, including: Entebbe, Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam, Mwanza, Juba, Kigali and Bujumbura. “This interline agreement is a very important addition to our airline’s cargo division and will help to continue the rapid growth of our … [Read more...] about Etihad Crystal Cargo boosts African coverage