Astral Aviation is a licensed cargo airline that acquired its Air Operators Certificate (AoC) and Air Service License (ASL) from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority in the year 2001. Astral Aviation was subsequently designated by the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kenya in November 2006. Astral Aviation is located at the Cargo Village at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the main objects of the company are the provision of reliable and cost-effective airfreight solutions which are marketed under the concept of “African Freight Solutions” Astral operates a fleet of DC9 Freighter, Fokker 27 Freighter, Antonov-12, Cessna Caravan aircraft out of its dual-hub at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Lokichoggio Airport, both of which are located in Kenya. Astral plans to acquire additional freighter such as B737-300/400 Freighter and DC8-63 Freighter for its planned route expansion on the intra-African network.

Their Vision is “To be the leading African Freight Solution” Their Mission is “To be the leading cargo airline in Africa by offering cost-effective, reliable and efficient airfreight solutions on licensed and airworthy cargo aircraft’s for the ultimate benefit of every member in the logistical cycle”. Astral’s philosophy is founded on the principals of dependability, versatility and feasibility. Its objective is to provide reliable, cost-effective airfreight solutions, which are marketed under the concept of “African Freight Solutions.” These are comprised of a variety of airfreight services originating from the freighter friendly Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya. Astral strives to offer the most competitive and viable airfreight solutions, each one tailored to meet its clients’ individual requirements.

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