Astral drones wait on African runway for green light to take off

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Astral drones wait on African runway for green light to take off

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News / 'Drones are the 'ideal solution' to getting cargo to Africa's remote areas'

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News / Cargo wilting as airlines carrying Kenyan flower exports are forced to divert

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Astral Aviation eyes ‘drone airport’ in Lokichar by February

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Recommends / Kenya's Astral Aviation set to introduce commercial delivery by drone

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

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Astral drones wait on African runway for green light to take off

Astral Headlines

News / 'Drones are the 'ideal solution' to getting cargo to Africa's remote areas'

News / SF Express beats competition to win first drone operator licence in China

News / Cargo wilting as airlines carrying Kenyan flower exports are forced to divert

People / Astral and Celebi Delhi chiefs join TIACA board

Astral Aviation eyes ‘drone airport’ in Lokichar by February

COMPANY NOTICES

Recommends / Kenyan cargo firms cease South Sudan operations over security concerns

Recommends / Kenya's Astral Aviation set to introduce commercial delivery by drone

News / 'Time to wake the sleeping giant that is Africa', says Kenyan air cargo carrier boss

Recommends / Astral suspends Lokichar flights as exploration dips

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

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