Etihad Cargo and Astral Aviation have completed their inaugural flight from Nairobi to Abu Dhabi, helping Etihad extend its reach into the African market.
Astral Aviation has entered global sales partnership agreements with Euro Cargo Aviation and Take Off Aviation.
Astral Aviation has signed a partnership with disaster response non-profit organisation Airlink to transport humanitarian aid.
Astral Aviation has connected Nairobi with Tel Aviv, significantly cutting transit times for Kenyan perishable exports.
New South African cargo airline Suid Cargo Airlines will start operations in the second quarter of 2023 with aircraft leased from Astral Aviation.
Etihad Cargo and Astral Aviation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand their partnership and enhance cooperation between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi.
Astral Aviation has entered into a strategic partnership with Air Logistics Group as it looks to grow in Europe and the USA.
Touching down in Miami, the TIACA Air Cargo Forum was held at the Miami Beach Convention Center from 8-10 November with almost 6,000 people through the doors.
Astral Aviation will operate the first two Embraer E190F passenger-to-freighter conversions, having signed a memorandum of understanding with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC).
Aquila Air Capital has signed operating leases for three Boeing 757-200Fs with Astral Aviation.
Steven Polmans will serve an additional term as Chair of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), with Sanjeev Gadhia as Vice Chair.
Silk Way West Airlines has signed an interline agreement with Astral Aviation to extend its network into Africa.