Astral Aviation Launches Freighter Flight from Guangzhou, China to Africa

Astral Aviation Limited has announced 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 Maputo, the capital of the Republic of Mozambique, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion into the Asian market. The…

Air Cargo Demand Surges 10.8% in December, Closing 2023 Near 2022 Levels

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand rebounded in 2023 with a particularly strong fourth quarter performance despite economic uncertainties. Full-year demand reached a level just slightly below 2022 and 2019. Global full-year demand in 2023, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), was down 1.9%…

Astral Aviation Enteres into a Global Sales Partnership Agreement with Euro Cargo Aviation in Europe, USA & UAE and Take Off Aviation in South Africa.

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 for promoting Astral Aviation’s cargo services within the designated regions. This will involve marketing the…

Kenya Airways Expands Its Fleet and Cargo Capacity With Additional Freighter

Kenya’s National Carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the addition of a Boeing 737-800 Freighter aircraft to expand its cargo capacity as part of its diversification strategy.  The introduction of the freighter is in response to the growing demand and need for increased cargo capacity within the region. The announcement was made by Kenya Airways…

AFRAA Secretary General keynote address at the 53rd AASA AGA

AFRAA Secretary General – Mr Abderahmane Berthé, delivered a keynote address at the 53rd Annual General Assembly of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA). He made a brief on the state of the airline industry highlighting traffic, connectivity and profitability performance of African airlines and articulated on AFRAA actions on blocked funds, affordability, environmental sustainability…

Kenya Airways Set Sights On Business Recovery By 2024 During 47th AGM

– Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) held its 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually this morning. The AGM which was attended by shareholders was led by the Board Chairman, Michael Joseph, who presented a review of the audited financial results and business performance for the year ended 31st December 2022. During the meeting, the shareholders voted…

Ethiopian Cargo Partners with Cargo.one to Lift off its Digital Sales

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Service and cargo.one today announced a significant partnership to offer the Ethiopian national carrier’s capacities for instant booking on the air cargo booking marketplace. Comprising its debut digital sales channel, cargo.one now has an important collaborative role in transforming access to Ethiopian Cargo services for freight forwarders all across the world….

Aero Africa Expands its Operations in China and the U.A.E

Aero Africa group expands its operations in China and the U.A.E by launching a new sea-air combined transport product from Asia to 70 African destinations via Dubai. The new SAS product (Sea Air Solution) provides specific benefits to regional economies, airlines, airports, seaports, shipping companies, forwarders, importers, and exporters, while its Dubai hub is highly…

Air Travel, Cargo Growth Continues in February – IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong growth in air travel demand, based on February 2023 traffic results. Total traffic in February 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 55.5% compared to February 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 84.9% of February 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for February rose 25.2% compared to the…