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

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 African airlines, and we expect an increase in regional trade and new opportunities for air cargo,” Sanjeev Gadhia, Astral CEO told The Loadstar.

Astral is the launch customer for the converted Embraer 190F, with two on ...