News / Astral in pole position as new opportunities for air freight open up in Africa

Deliveries of the first E190F to Astral will start in the third quarter of 2024. Photo - Embraer

05/09/2022

Astral Aviation in Kenya is “right-sizing” its cargo fleet to prepare for rising demand for capacity as most of Africa draws closer to becoming a free trade area and a single air transport system.

“The intra-African market for passenger and air cargo has incredible potential for ...

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