Astral Aviation | News & Events (2025)

Astral successfully delivers 14 tons of emergency supplies for MPOX response in DR Congo

Astral successfully delivers 14 tons of emergency supplies for MPOX response in DR Congo, thanks to the collaboration with World Health Organization and Kuehne+Nagel. The Medical Supplies and Equipment will cater to 16,800 people over three months, ensuring essential care for Health Care workers on...

Astral Aviation Launches Freighter Flight from Guangzhou, China to Africa

Astral Aviation Limited, the leading African cargo airline headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural flight from the People’s Republic of China. This landmark flight, departing from the bustling city of Guangzhou to Nairobi with an onward connection to...

Bilateral Prorate agreement with FedEx

Astral Aviation is honoured to enter into a Bilateral Prorate Agreement with Federal Express Corp (FedEx) effective 1st July 2024 for the Johannesburg – Nairobi sector. The agreement with FedEx will enable both carriers to feed cargo into its respective network.

Expansion of Interline agreement with Lufthansa Cargo

Astral Aviation is honoured to expand its Interline agreement with Lufthansa Cargo by signing an Annex which allows it to utilize capacity on the sector Brussels – Nairobi on Brussels Airline. The objective of the agreement is to enable Astral’s European GSA, Euro Cargo Aviation,...

Interview with ch-aviation

Astral Aviation CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, had an exclusive interview with Ms Hilka Birns during the AviaDev 2024 event in Windhoek. Details can be found on https://lnkd.in/dYwgNKvp

Astral @ Air Cargo China 2024 Event

Astral Aviation is an Exhibitor at the Air Cargo China Exhibition & Conference 2024 in Shanghai from 25-27 June 2024. Astral Aviation was represented by its UAE Commercial Director, Mr Satvir Kalsi and its China GSA, Mr Addy Huang from IGS Air. China is an...

Astral @ AviaDev 2024 Event

Astral Aviation is participating at the AviaDev 2024 event in Windhoek, Namibia, and will be represented by its CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, who will be speaking in a panel session on “Charting a Course: The Interplay of Access to Aircraft Finance and Markets and Its...

Dual Aircraft Transaction with AVMAX Canada

Calgary, Alberta (June 20, 2024) — Avmax Group proudly announces the successful completion of two significant transactions with Astral Aviation, a prominent cargo carrier based in Kenya. These transactions underscore Avmax’s commitment to supporting Astral Aviation’s fleet expansion and operational enhancement strategies. The first transaction...

Astral @ IFTEX 2024 (International Floriculture Trade Expo)

Astral Aviation is the only African Airline to exhibit at the prestigious IFTEX 2024 which will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 3-5 June 2024 Astral Aviation will be represented by its CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, and will be accompanied by its Chief Commercial Officer,...

New Appointments @ Astral UAE

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce the following appointments in our Dubai Office. Kurian Varghese has been appointed as Commercial Manager – UAE, and will be responsible for Charter Sales and Coordination. Bipin Subramanian has been appointed as Cargo Sales Manager – UAE, and will...

Inaugural Flight for the Malaria Vaccine

Grateful to UNICEF and Kuehne+Nagel for giving Astral Aviation Ltd the opportunity to transport 645,000 doses of the Malaria Vaccine from Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. on the Boeing 767 Freighter to Juba, South Sudan. “This vaccine has the potential to be very impactful...

Astral @ AFRAA 12th Stakeholders Convention

Astral Aviation will participate at the AFRAA (African Airlines Association) 12th Stakeholders Convention and Inaugural African Aviation Safety & Operations Summit, 12-15 May 2024, Addis Ababa – Ethiopia Astral Aviation will be represented by its CEO, Sanjeev Gadhia, who will participate in a panel session...

Astral operates Relief Charters for UAE MOFA / Etihad Cargo

Astral Aviation is grateful to Etihad Cargo for the opportunity to transport 200 tons of humanitarian goods on behalf of the United Arab Emirates MOFA towards the flood victims in Kenya. Regional Development Cabinet Secretary Penina Malonza received the consignment at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport...

Astral @ China Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Africa 2024

Astral Aviation is proud to participate as the only Cargo Airline at the China Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Africa 2024 which is being held in Nairobi from 9-11 May 2024 to promote our new freighter service which will connect China Africa via our...

New Partnerships with Chinese Cargo Airlines notably YTO Cargo Airlines / China Southern Airlines / SF Airlines / China Airlines / Air China Cargo

Astral Aviation is proud to expand its partnerships with Chinese Cargo Airlines by entering into agreements with YTO Cargo Airlines, SF Airlines, China Airlines and Air China Cargo in addition to renewing its agreement with China Southern Airlines. China-Africa continues to be an important lane...

Astral @ Airline Economics Growth Frontiers 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Astral Aviation CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, will participate as a Panel Speaker at the prestigious Airline Economics Growth Frontiers 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mr Gadhia will speak in the Cargo & Infrastructure Panel at the event with executives from GACA, Saudia Cargo and Bahri...

ETIHAD CARGO AND ASTRAL AVIATION CELEBRATE INAUGURAL FLIGHT STRENGTHENING ABU DHABI-NAIROBI CONNECTION

Etihad Cargo and Astral Aviation operated the inaugural Nairobi-Abu Dhabi flight on 21 March 2024 following the signing of an MOU that expanded the partnership between the two carriers. As part of the capacity sharing agreement, Etihad Cargo’s partners and customers will benefit from...

Astral Aviation enters into Global Sales Partnership Agreement with EURO CARGO AVIATION and TAKE OFF AVIATION

Nairobi 18th December 2023 – Astral Aviation has entered into a Global Sales Partnership Agreement with Euro Cargo Aviation in Europe, USA & UAE and Take Off Aviation in South Africa. Effective 01st January 2024 Euro Cargo Aviation and Take Off Aviation will be responsible...

FRAUD ALERT / GOLD Shipment.

We at Astral Aviation are deeply committed to transparency, integrity, and the highest standards of ethical conduct. It is with profound concern and disappointment that we acknowledge the recent allegations surrounding the fraudulent carriage of gold using forged airway bills of Astral...

Astral Aviation and Airlink Sign First Partnership Agreement (MOU) and Begin Disaster Relief Shipments

Nairobi, Kenya (June 26, 2023) –Astral Aviation has signed its first formal partnership agreement (MOU) with disaster response nonprofit Airlink. In the agreement, Astral Aviation promises to transport 50 tons of humanitarian aid over the next year. Airlink will utilize the cargo space to support...

ASTRAL AVIATION LAUNCHES SCHEDULED FLIGHT TO TEL AVIV

Astral Aviation commences a scheduled freighter from Nairobi to Tel Aviv for perishables as it opens new capacity from Israel to Africa via its Nairobi Hub. Nairobi, Kenya, [Date]: Astral Aviation inaugurated its maiden flight from Nairobi to Tel Aviv on 5th June on...

Astral exhibits at Transport Logistics 2023 / Air Cargo Europe 2023 Event

At Messe Muenchen from 09-12 May 2023 at Hall B2 / Booth 224. Astral will be represented by its CEO, Mr Sanjeev S Gadhia, Commercial Director – UAE, Mr Satvir Kalsi and Head of Alliances & Key Accounts, Mr Charles Ngwalla

SUDAN RETURNS TO KENYA!/ BRINGING SUDAN HOME!

We are happy together with our partners to have flown to Nairobi from Europe the taxidermy of the last male Northern White Rhino popularly known as Sudan. Sudan, who passed on in 2018, is now ‘immortalized’ at the National Museum of Kenya where it’s conserved...

Appointment of Ms Patricia Odida as Chief Commercial Officer

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Patricia Odida as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) effective 1-April 2023. In her previous role as Head of Cargo Optimization, Pricing and Revenue Manager for 2 years, Patricia excelled in her duties with the highest levels...

SUID CARGO – LAUNCH OF SOUTH AFRICA’S NEWEST CARGO AIRLINE

➢ Suid Cargo will commence non-scheduled cargo flights from its hub at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport in the second quarter of 2023. ➢ Suid Cargo will initially lease a Boeing 727-200 freighter from Astral Aviation, with plans to acquire additional freighters such as Embraer...

Astral Aviation enters into a Service Level Agreement with Skyhouse for Cargo Handling Services in Liege Airport

Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa – Astral Aviation has entered into a Service Level Agreement with Skyhouse for Cargo Handling Services in Liege Airport The agreement was signed in Johannesburg during the Air Cargo Africa 2023 event between Astral Aviation, represented by Mr Sanjeev...

Astral Aviation wins award for Best All-Cargo Airline in Africa

Astral Aviation is honored to be recognized for the STAT Times International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo in the following categories 1. Winner of the Africa All Cargo Carrier Award 2023 (6 consecutive times from 2011-2023) 2. Highly Acclaimed – Air Cargo Brand of...

ETIHAD CARGO SIGNS MOU WITH ASTRAL AVIATION TO EXPAND AFRICAN NETWORK

Etihad Cargo and Astral Aviation have signed an MoU to expand their existing partnership and enhance cooperation between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi As part of Astral Aviation’s expanding partnership with Abu Dhabi, the airline will operate a number of flights between Abu Dhabi...

Kenya Airways Cargo and Astral Aviation partner to boost trade

Kenya Airways Cargo and Astral Aviation, two of Africa’s leading cargo operators, have inked a codeshare agreement, a first in Africa, that will boost trade between Africa and the Middle East. KQ will use its codeshare flight numbers on Astral Aviation flights from Dubai, United...

Astral Aviation has entered into a strategic partnership with Air Logistics Group as it gears up for growth to Europe and the United States in 2023.

The new commercial partnership with Air Logistics Group will enable Astral Aviation to offer more opportunities to its clients in Kenya, Europe and the United States, with the objective of increasing market-share for its perishable into Europe and having additional online capacity for Astral’s cargoes...

Astral Aviation Spearheading Sustainability in the African Air Cargo Space

Astral Aviation has been in operation for the past 22 years, based out of its Nairobi Hub, they have been serving the African Continent through efficient and innovative air logistics solutions. As part of the TIACA membership Astral aviation has benefited through world class innovative...

Astral Aviation, gear up for its digital expansion with FR8Manage – Airline and FR8Booking from e-Cargoware Ltd.

e-Cargoware, a UK-based SaaS company providing core and ancillary cloud-based freight management software services for Airlines, GSAs, GHAs, Express Operators and Freight Forwarders is delighted to announce that the upcoming and rapidly growing full freighter operator, Astral Aviation with head office in Nairobi, Kenya has...

RELIABLE ROBOTICS AND ASTRAL AVIATION COLLABORATE TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND CONNECTIVITY ACROSS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA WITH AUTOMATED AIRCRAFT

Reliable Robotics, a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, and Kenya-based airline Astral Aviation todayzannounced a strategic collaboration with the goal of enhancing aviation safety and increasing air cargo connectivity in sub-Saharan Africa through the use of automated aircraft. Africa is poised for economic and trade...

NAC Places Two Embraer E190F With Astral Aviation

First Operator For Embraer’s New Passenger-to-Freight Conversion Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 20, 2022–Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), the world’s largest regional aircraft leasing company,has agreed a memorandum of understanding to place the first two E190F passenger-to-freight conversions with Astral Aviation, based in Nairobi. In...

ASTRAL CEO receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Astral Aviation is delighted to announce that its Founder & CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, was presented with The Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award during the AVIDEV Africa Conference in Cape Town from 30 June – 1 July 2022. The award was presented to Mr...

AVIADEV Africa Conference

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that its CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, will participate in a panel session at the AviaDev Aviation Conference in Cape Town on 30th June 2022 and will share his insights on “Air Cargo’s role in African Route Development in Africa”

30th African Aviation Summit – Air Finance Africa 2022

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that its CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia and its CFO, Mr Aman Bhasin will attend the 30th African Aviation Summit – Air Finance Africa 2022 taking place from Wednesday, 8th to Friday, 10th June, 2022, in the Bill Gallagher Room,...

DRC MINING WEEK 2022

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the DRC Mining Week 2022 in Lubumbashi, DR Congo, from 1-3 June 2022. Mr Charles Ngwalla who is the Alliances and Key Accounts Manager, will represent Astral Aviation during the event and will...

Astral Aviation is pleased to confirm the appointment of the following GSA’s whose details appear in the GSA Page of the Astral Aviation Website India –: ZEAL-GLOBAL Qatar -: EVER BRITE AVIATION Kuwait -: Al Rashed Aviation China -: IGS Air

AIR CARGO INDIA 2022

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Air Cargo India 2022 event in Mumbai from 31st May to 02nd June 2022, which will be attended by its CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, who will be accompanied by its team from...

CARGO FACTS EMEA 2022 CONFERENCE

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce of its sponsorship of the Cargo Facts EMEA 2022 Conference which will take place in Dubai from 09-11 May 2022. The conference will be attended by Astral CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, and Commercial Director, Mr Satvir Kalsi. ...

AFRAA 10th AVIATION STAKEHOLDERS CONVENTION 2022

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 10th Aviation Stakeholders Conference 2022 which will be held in Nairobi from 09-11 May 2022. During the conference, Astral Aviation, will have a booth and will be represented by Mr Charles Ngwalla who is...

ISOA EUROPE AFRICA CONFERENCE 2022

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the ISOA Europe Africa Conference 2022 which will be held in Stuttgart from 26-28 April 2022 Astral Aviation CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, will be speaking on Last Mile Logistics in Africa on the 27th April 2022...

TIACA EXECUTIVE SUMMIT 2022

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that its CEO, Sanjeev Gadhia, will attend the TIACA Executive Summit 2022 in San Francisco from 22-25 March 2022. Mr Gadhia is the current Vice Chairman of TIACA which is the largest Air Cargo Association in the World...

ACI AFRICA REGIONAL CONFERENCE 2022

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that its CEO, Sanjeev Gadhia, will attend and speak at the ACI Africa Regional Event 2022 in Mombasa, Kenya. Mr Gadhia will participate in a Panel Session on Air cargo, a bright spot in a bleak African air...

Astral is launch operator for the A320F

ST Engineering today announced that its Commercial Aerospace business has signed an agreement to lease up to five Airbus A320 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) aircraft to Vaayu Group (Vaayu). Astral Aviation, one of the world’s fastest growing all-cargo airlines based in Nairobi, Kenya, will be the launch...

KENYA WEEK AT THE DUBAI EXPO 2022

KENYA WEEK AT THE DUBAI EXPO 2022 Astral Aviation will participate in the Kenya Week at the Dubai Expo 2022 which will take place in the week of 14th February 2022. Astral Aviation has the honor to transport Fresh Flowers for distribution in Dubai...

WORLD AIR CARGO SUMMIT 2022

Astral Aviation is pleased to sponsor the World Air Cargo Summit 2022 which is going to be virtual. Astral Aviation’s CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, will moderate a session on the Outlook of Air Cargo for 2022 and beyond which will take place on 25th...

ICAO/EASA Strengthening Regional Cooperation Conference (SRCC2022)

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that its CEO, Sanjeev Gadhia, has been invited by ICAO/EASA to deliver a key-note address on Strengthening Regional Cooperation in Africa which will be delivered online on 20th January 2022

Fraud Alert

Fraud Alert It has come to our attention that the Astral Aviation / Network Airline Services B747-400F bearing Reg No TF AMM has been falsely contracted to perform flights between Vietnam and USA, purportedly by JETT LLC and its CEO, Mr. Barry Oberholzer, who claim...

Aquila Air Capital Announces Aircraft Leasing Transaction with Astral Airlines

Aquila Air Capital, a specialty finance platform focused on commercial aerospace, today announced the signing of operating leases for three Boeing 757-200F freighter aircraft with Astral Airlines. SkyExec Capital Jets acted as arranger and will service the lease during the term. The Aircraft are expected...

Astral Aviation and Etihad Cargo sign Pharma Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Astral Aviation and Etihad Cargo sign Pharma Service Level Agreement (SLA) SLA ensures that both Parties are Fully Compliant with Latest GDP and IATA Pharma Regulations and Standards Nairobi, Kenya – Astral Aviation Limited and Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi’s...

The HOPE Consortium and Astral Aviation Sign MoU to enhance Vaccine Distribution Solutions to Africa

The HOPE Consortium and Astral Aviation Sign MoU to enhance Vaccine Distribution Solutions to Africa The two entities have formed a strategic partnership with the aim of accelerating vaccine distribution to the African nations Abu Dhabi, UAE – XX XX, 2021: As part of its...

Silk Way West Airlines expands its footprint into Africa

Silk Way West Airlines continues to widen its network across the world. The carrier has signed an interline agreement with Kenya’s Astral Aviation. This interline agreement is to provide cross-selling benefits for both sides by using the wide network of flights to and from Africa....

VOLGA-DNEPR GROUP AND ASTRAL AVIATION LIMITED UNITE THEIR FORCES IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR WITH THE INK OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

05/27/2021 Volga-Dnepr Group (the Group) and Astral Aviation Limited (Astral) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim to foster cooperation in the humanitarian sector. A new level of cooperation will strengthen the capabilities of both parties and will contribute to uninterrupted and...

Kenyan cargo airline, Astral Aviation, begins flights to Sharjah

Kenyan cargo airline, Astral Aviation, begins flights to Sharjah There will be two flights per week from Nairobi in Kenya to Sharjah using Boeing 767 aircraft Nairobi-based cargo airline, Astral Aviation, will operate flights to Sharjah, as part of an expansion of its operations within...

ASTRAL AVIATIONCOMMITS TO HELPING UNICEF IN ITS HISTORIC MISSION OF TRANSPORTING COVID-19 VACCINES IN AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST

ASTRAL AVIATIONCOMMITS TO HELPING UNICEF IN ITS HISTORIC MISSION OF TRANSPORTING COVID-19 VACCINES IN AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST Nairobi, Kenya, [DATE]:Astral Aviation Limited has signed an agreement with UNICEF to support the launch of its Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative for the prioritization of delivery of...

Astral Aviation and SpiceXpress enter into a pioneering interline agreement for seamless cargo connections across India, Africa and the Middle East

Nairobi, 01 February 2021 – Astral Aviation Limited and SpiceXpress, the air cargo arm of Spicejet, have signed a pioneering cargo Interline agreement connecting the networks of the two companies. This new visionary partnership will give a major boost to cargo traffic between the Indian...

ASTRAL AVIATION ANNOUNCES ITS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE B767F

ASTRAL AVIATION ANNOUNCES ITS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE B767F Nairobi, Kenya, Monday 25th January 2021:Following the acquisition of the B767-200F fromAir Transport Services Group, Inc.in October 2020, Astral Aviation will deploy the freighter on the Nairobi –Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE)route, with effect from 3rd...

ASTRAL AVIATION READIES TO PERFORM VACCINE FLIGHTS WITHIN AFRICA

Nairobi, Kenya, Wednesday 25th November 2020 :Astral Aviation, a member of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and Pharma.Aero, a powerful cross-industry collaboration for Pharmaceutical Shippers, has announced that it is ready to support the distribution of the recently discovered COVID-19 vaccines across its scheduled...

ATSG Delivers Boeing 767 Freighter to Astral Aviation of Kenya

WILMINGTON, OH – October 28, 2020 – Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG) announced the delivery by its Cargo Aircraft Management subsidiary of a Boeing 767-200 converted freighter to Astral Aviation of Kenya under a five-year lease.This is the first aircraft ATSG has leased to...

Drone Delivery Canada Announces Letter of Intent With Astral Aerial Solutions in Kenya

TORONTO, ONTARIO – September 28th, 2020– Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV: FLT; OTC: TAKOF; Frankfurt: A2AMGZ or ABB.F) (the “Company” or “DDC”) is pleased to announce that, with the assistance of its sales agent Air Canada (TSX: AC), it has executed a Letter of Intent...

Press Release: Pharma.Aero Announces Two New Members

Pharma.Aero welcomes Astral Aviation and Bombelli Airport Equipment as a new Full Member and Associate Partner respectively. Nathan De Valck, Chairman of Pharma.Aero said, “Alongside with expanding the number of pharma shippers in our organisation, Pharma.Aero is also growing its membership base across the air...

Astral Aviation uplifts 200 tonnes of humanitarian aid for Yemen

July 29, 2020: Nairobi-based Astral Aviation in association with the EU has operated a B727F for carrying relief supplies from Nairobi to Sanaa International Airport and Aden International Airport in Yemen. More than 200 tonnes of humanitarian aid was transported to support the people most...

20 years of Resilience

Astral Aviation’s CEO Sanjeev Gadhia, says African airlines must invest in cargo operations to complement growing passenger demand. The year 2020 marks your 20-year anniversary in operation. Looking back, how has been your journey? Challenges, opportunities? The journey has been memorable with a number of...

June 17, 2020:Bollore Transport & LogisticsKenya in association with Astral Aviation has transported medical equipment from Nairobi, Kenya to Khartoum, Sudan for the NGO Save the Children International. The teams have successfully delivered two separate shipments of 14 tonnes and 12 tonnes using a direct...

Drones are the missing piece of delivery logistics jigsaw, says Astral Aviation CEO

African air cargo will recover faster from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic than the passenger traffic industry, Sanjeev Gadhia, CEO of Kenyan cargo airline Astral Aviation, tells The Africa Report. Next year will be “challenging” as global trade will be affected by this year’s...

African Freight Schedule July 2020

Keeping it ‘cool’ like my Dad: Astral’s Kush Gadhia

There is nothing more liberating when your father gives you wings to fly. On the occasion of Father’s Day, Kush Gadhia, Sanjeev Gadhia’s son and the business development manager of Astral Aerial Solutions, talks to STAT Media Group, on how his dad’s rational and level-headed...

Droning on… yet far from boring!

Imagine a fleet of 50 self-regulating drones lit up in different colors against the night sky, homing in on their landing area and deciding amongst themselves in which order and from which direction (depending on the wind) they are going to land. What sounds a...

Astral Aerial, Wingcopter announce strategic partnership for last-mile delivery

Astral Aerial Solutions has collaborated withWingcopterfor last mile delivery solutions. GeoffreyNyaga, chief operations officer of Astral Aerial announced it during awebinarorganised by theLogistics Update Africaon ‘Drones for improvinghealthcaresupply chains and creating drone corridors for Africa’. “It is important for all of us to develop solutions...

ASTRAL AVIATION INCREASES FLIGHTS WITHIN AFRICA DURING COVID-19

PRESS RELEASE ASTRAL AVIATION INCREASES FLIGHTS WITHIN AFRICA DURING COVID-19 The cargo airline will launch new freighter services this month and continues to operate cargo flights to 13 destinations in Africa from its Nairobi hub throughout the pandemic Nairobi, Kenya, Wednesday 20th May 2020 :Astral...

Corona Virus Update II

Astral COVID Release

ASTRAL AVIATION – NEW EAST AFRICAN FREIGHTER SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 2019

Dear Valued Clients, We are pleased to unveil our new schedule with increased routes and frequencies as follows-: JUB – No Change remains day 1,3 & 5 – Day 1 & 5 ETD NBO 1230hrs & Day 3 ETD NBO 0800hrs MWZ – No...

Astral Aviation announces new schedule effective 1st December 2017

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce a new schedule effective 1st December 2017.The highlights of the new schedule are as follows-: JUBA– No change Remains three frequencies to be operated onMondays,WednesdaysandFridays. MWANZA– The frequency has been reduced fromfourtothree frequencies weeklybut with anupgraded combined payloadof50MTand...

Network Airline Management and Astral Aviation Poised for Growth in Africa with Long-Term Lease of New 747-400F

Network Airline Management (NAM)—a division of the Network Aviation Group—and Astral Aviation have signed a long-term wet lease with Air Atlanta Icelandic adding a factory-built, nose-loader B747-400F to their existing managed fleet of three MD11Fs. This will enable NAM to develop their presence in Africa,...

Astral Aviation CEO appointed to Global Aircargo Association Board

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that it’s Founder & CEO, Mr Sanjeev S Gadhia, was appointed to the Board of TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association, USA) which is the largest air-cargo association in the world. Mr. Gadhia who is also the Vice Chairman...

TIACA Expands Global Reach with New Board Members from Africa and Asia

Celebi Delhi Cargo’s Ramesh Mamidala and Astral Aviation’s Sanjeev Gadhia join the TIACA Board as TIACA prepares to host its Executive Summit Miami, USA, Wednesday, September 20th, 2017– Two new board members, representing the ground handling and cargo carrier sectors, have been appointed to the...

Network Airline Management and Astral Aviation Fly Urgent Relief Goods for Canadian Red Cross to Somaliland

29TH JUNE, 2017: Earlier this month, Network Airline Management—the freighter division of the Network Aviation Group—transported over 57 tonnes of urgent relief goods on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross to a field hospital in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The cargo, which was mainly IV fluid, was...

Astral CEO to speak at the ICAO Air Cargo Development Program

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that its CEO, Sanjeev Gadhia, will be a panelist at the ICAO Air Cargo Development Program in Addis Ababa from 27-29 June 2017. Mr Gadhia will be in 2 sessions as follows -: Session 4 on 28 June 2017:...

Astral CEO to speak at Global CCA Perishable Conference

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that its CEO will speak at the Global CCA Perishables Conference in Addis Ababa on 26th June 2017 16.00 to 17.30 – Panel Discussion – 3 Subject: Temperature management at the heart of perishable logistics – transparency in transport...

Astral at the DRC Mining Week

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the DRC Mining Week which will take place from 23-24 June 2017 at the Hotel Pullman in Lubumbashi. Astral Aviation’s CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia along with its Mining Logistics Manager, Mr Samuel Wambua...

Astral at the Africa Security Symposium

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce its participation at the Africa Security Symposium which will take place in Nairobi from 20 – 21 June 2017. Mr Charles Simiyu, Commercial Director, will be in attendance at this event.

Astral at the Drones East Africa event

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce its participation at the Drones East Africa event which will take place in Nairobi from 20 – 21 June 2017. The event will be attended by Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, CEO of Astral Aviation. Astral Aviation plans to operate Commercial...

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce its participation at the Networking Forum of Oil & Energy Services which will take place in Nairobi on 20 June 2017. Mr Samuel Wambua, Oil & Gas Logistics Manager, will be in attendance at this event.

Astral CEO to attend Air Cargo Europe 2017

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that its CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, will attend the Air Cargo Europe 2017 event in Munich on 10 – 11 May 2017. Mr Gadhia can be reached at the Network Airline Services Booth 309

Astral attends AFRAA Stakeholders Convention 2017

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that its Commercial Manager and Strategic Purchases Manager, Mr Mustwafa Murad, will attend the AFRAA 6th Stakeholders Convention 2017 in Tunis from 07 – 09 May 2017.

Astral CEO to attend CNS 2017 Partnership Conference

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that its CEO will attend the CNS 2017 Partnership Conference from 01 – 02 May 2017 at the JW Marriott in Orlando.

Astral Aviation wins the award for African All Cargo Carrier

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that it has been declared theWinnerof theAfrican All Cargo Carrier of the Yearat theStat Times International Award for Excellencein Air Cargo which took place on the 22nd February 2017 at the eve of the Air Cargo Africa 2017 biennial...

Astral participates at the 48th AFRAA AGA 2016

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that it will participate at the 48th AFRAA (African Airlines Association) Annual General Assembly which will take place at the Elephant Hills Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe from 20-22 November 2016 The AGA is being held under the high patronage...

Astral Aviation is pleased to confirm that it will exhibit at the 4th East Africa Oil & Gas Summit and Exhibition 2016 from the 15 – 17 November 2016 at the KICC, Nairobi. During this event, Astral CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia will speak on Servicing...

Astral sponsors Flower Logistics Africa 2016

Astral Aviation is pleased to confirm that it has jointly sponsored the Flower Logistics Africa 2016 Conference from08 – 09 November 2016at the Radisson Blu, Nairobi. The theme of the conference is “From farm to vase: Building sustainable cut flower supply chain”. The joint-sponsorship with...

Astral to attend the IATA Aeropolitical Forum 2016

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that it will attend the IATA Aero Polictical forum which will be held on Wednesday 23 November 2016 at the Elephant Hills Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe from 20-22 November 2016. The Forum will be held under the theme: “Africa’s...

Astral participates at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum 2016, Paris – France

Astral Aviation will participate at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum 2016 which will take place in Paris from 26 – 28 October 2016. During this event, Astral Aviation’s CEO, Sanjeev Gadhia, will be present at Booth 763 of its GSA, Network Airline Services, in addition...

Astral participates in AviaDev – Kigali, Rwanda

Astral Aviation participated in the inaugural AviaDev Africa, a landmark event that aims to improve air connectivity to, from and within the African continent. The event took place from 4th -6th October at the brand new Kigali Convention Centre.

Astral in Kigali, Rwanda

On the 4th October 2016, Astral Aviation hosted its Rwandan clients to a cocktail at the SkyLounge at CityBlue Hotel in Kigali. The event was attended by Mr Andy King and Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, in addition to Mr Joseph Kabera who has been appointed as...

Astral Aviation joins AFRAA Cargo Steering Committee

On 29-30 September 2016, the AFRAA Secretariat brought together Heads of Cargo of its member airlines for the launch of the Cargo Steering Committee which has been included among the projects of the Association. The meeting, which was held in Nairobi, reviewed the concept paper...

Astral attends Neutral Air Partner Opening Global Meeting, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Astral Aviation was pleased to attend the 1st Neutral Air Partner Opening Global Meeting which took place in Abu Dhabi on 25th September 2016. During this event, Astral Aviation CEO, Sanjeev Gadhia, made a presentation on Africa to the delegates of this unique event.

Astral participates in the Africa Partnership Conference, Mauritius

On the invitation of the Board of Investment, Mauritius, Astral Aviation CEO, Sanjeev Gadhia, attended the Africa Partnership Conference in Mauritius from 20 – 22 September 2016. During this event, Mr Gadhia, made a presentation on “Championing the power of connectivity in Africa from a...

Astral appoints Rogers-Aviation as its GSA in Mauritius and Madagascar

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce the appointment of Rogers Aviation as its GSA in Mauritius and Madagascar which was signed at the Rogers Aviation HQ in Mauritius on 19 September 2016 with Mr. Alexandre Fayd’Herbe, CEO.

Astral Aviation Limited – Resumes flights into South Sudan

Following the reports of new conflict in South Sudan, Astral Aviation had suspended its operations from 09 – 12th July 2016, citing concerns over safety of their staff, affecting the three weekly cargo flights from Nairobi to Juba. Astral chief executive officer Sanjeev Gadhia said...

Astral CEO to speak at the IATA Aviation Day Africa

Astral Aviation is pleased to confirm that its CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, will speak at the IATA Aviation Day Africa which will take place from 23-24 May at Abuja, Nigeria. Mr Gadhia will participate in a panel session which will discuss Aviation and Practical development...

AFRAA Aviation Stakeholders Convention 2016, Kigali

Astral Aviation will actively participate at the AFRAA Aviation Stakeholders Convention 2016 which will take place in Kigali, Rwanda from 07-09 May 2016. Astral CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, will participate in a panel session on “How can stakeholders contribute to promote growth & sustainable connectivity...

ICAO Lithium Battery Workshop, Nairobi

Astral Aviation will participate at the ICAO Lithium Battery Workshop which will take place in Nairobi from 18 – 19 April 2016.

MMEC 2016

Astral Aviation will participate at the 5th Mozambique Mining, Energy, Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition taking place from 27th –28th April 2016 at Maputo, and will be represented by its CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia. Astral Aviation operates a dedicated weekly schedule service for oil...

East African Humanitarian Summit 2016

Astral Aviation’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Charles Simiyu, will participate at the East African Humanitarian Summit 2016 from 7 – 8 April 2016 at the Tribe Hotel, Nairobi

Astral to exhibit at WCA event

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that it will participate in the 8th WCA Worldwide Conference 2016 which will be held in Abu Dhabi from 13-15 March 2016. Astral will be represented by its CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, along with members of its Dubai GSA,...

IATA World Cargo Symposium 2016

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that its CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, will participate at the IATA World Cargo Symposium 2016 which will be held at The Intercontinental Hotel in Berlin from 15-17 March 2016. Mr Gadhia will participate at the CES – Cargo Executive...

Global Aerospace Summit

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that its CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, will be attending the Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi from 7 – 8 March 2016. Mr Gadhia will participate in an African Strategy Panel on 7th March from 1545 onwards.

New Appointment in Astral Aviation

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr James Kimani who has joined its family, as a Business Development Manager. Mr Kimani has a wealth of experience in the air-cargo sector having worked for Kenya Airways Cargo for over 18 years. His last...

Astral CEO to attend Air Cargo India 2016

Astral Aviation is pleased to announce that its CEO, Mr Sanjeev Gadhia will attend the Air Cargo India 2016 Event which will be held in Mumbai from 23-25 February 2016. During the event, Sanjeev will participate in the Indo Africa Trade Link session on the...