Astral Airlines (8V, Nairobi Jomokenyatta) and Emirates Sky Cargo, the cargo division of Emirates, will expand its cargo interline options and expand its space agreement (Memorandum of understanding) to enhance Africa's connectivity and rise ( MOU) signed.
Astral CEO Sanjeev Gadhia described this step as “crucial” of a 15-year commercial partnership, reflecting a common vision to enhance air freight solutions from, and within, and within, Africa. . “Together, we will unlock new opportunities, promote innovation and strengthen global trade connectivity,” he commented in a joint statement.
Badr Abbas, senior vice president of Emirates Skycargo, looked at the growth potential of Africa. “This partnership with Astral Airlines will solidify our long-standing commitment to the market and create mutually beneficial economic opportunities to keep our products fast, reliably and efficiently,” he said.
With hubs in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta, Liege and Dubai World Central, Astral Airlines offers over 145 fates and AA global network and AAD-HOC charter It operates an in African network of 50 destinations. A fleet of passenger aircraft and dedicated cargo ships.
Kenya's career is scheduled to expand its fleet in 2025. Currently, I operate one B737-400 (SF) from leases to AVMAX aircraft leases, and I have acquired one B767-200 (SF) obtained through sales/leaseback transactions with AVMAX. Gadia previously plans to add one B767-300F by the first quarter of 2025 and another B737-400 (SF) in the second half of 2025, and two B737-800 next-generation cargo ships in 2026 He told Ch-Aviation he was considering adding. and 2027.
According to the CH-Aviation Fleet Module, Skycargo Emirates operates a dedicated B777-200FS (now under maintenance) fleet for 10 people (two of which are currently under maintenance). We also provide long-term wet leases of five B747-400 cargo ships.
The agreement marks the United Arab Emirates and Kenya's Landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in January, and trade and investment in agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, travel and tourism, financial services, and renewable energy. It was done after accelerating the Overall, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) aims to increase Africa's exports to the world by 32% by 2035.
