Emirates SkyCargo and Astral Aviation sign MoU to Boost Global Trade to and from Africa

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Emirates SkyCargo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation, the leading air cargo airline in Africa “to explore ways to boost global trade to and from the continent.” The partnership according to Emirates SkyCargo, “underscores the growing prominence of Africa as a competitive player in world trade.”  Both airlines bring particular experience in handling sensitive cargo, such as …

Silk Way West Airlines Expands Its Footprint Into Africa

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Silk Way West Airlines said it has signed an interline agreement with Astral Aviation. According to Silk Way West Airline, this interline agreement will provide cross-selling benefits for both sides by using the wide network of flights to and from Africa. In line with the agreement, Al Maktoum International Airport of the UAE, also known as Dubai World Central (DWC), …

Ethiopian, Astral Aviation, Others Commit To UNICEF’s Historic Transporting Of COVID-19 Vaccines Worldwide

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The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has launched the Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative.   Under this landmark initiative, two African airlines, Ethiopian and Astral Aviation, as well as seven other global airlines are signing agreements with UNICEF to support the prioritization of delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic. …

Astral Aviation Commits To Helping UNICEF In Its Historic Mission Of Transporting COVID-19 Vaccines In Africa And The Middle East

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Astral Aviation Limited has signed an agreement with UNICEF to support the launch of its Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative for the prioritization of delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic.   Etleva Kadilli, Director of UNICEF Supply Division said: “Delivery of these life-saving vaccines is a monumental and complex undertaking, considering …