News / African cargo-carrier Astral links up with HNA Group for move into passenger trade

13/05/2014

Astral Aviation is moving into the passenger business in a significant diversification which could see it invest in Embraer 50-seat E-145s.

Africa’s private all-cargo carrier, which is headquartered in Nairobi and has had an AOC since 2001, will also sell a stake to HNA Group.

The pair ...

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