Dedicated cargo airline Astral Aviation has solidified its global presence through a strategic sales partnership agreement with Euro Cargo Aviation in Europe, the US, and the UAE, along with Take Off Aviation in South Africa.
According to aviationbusinessnews.com, The agreements are effective January 1, 2024, and means 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 airline’s cargo capacity to potential clients, businesses, freight forwarders, and other relevant entities.
Astral Aviation is a dedicated cargo airline which is based at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, and operates a fleet of 15 cargo aircrafts to over 50 destinations in Africa.
Sanjeev Gadhia, Astral Aviation’s chief executive, said: “We look forward to our partnership with Euro Cargo Aviation who will act as an extension of our esteemed company, representing its cargo services, driving sales, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining customer satisfaction for its scheduled and charter network from Europe, USA and UAE, which will be directed towards Astral’s strategic hubs in Dubai and Nairobi while Take Off Aviation will promote Astral in South Africa.
“We are confident of Euro Cargo’s professionalism, expertise and neutrality to represent us in three of the key markets and look forward to a new partnership.”
The collaboration with Astral Aviation marks a significant milestone for Euro Cargo Aviation and Take Off Aviation as the organisations aim to build on their expertise to deliver excellence and innovation in airfreight services to Africa.
The airline celebrates its 24th anniversary in 2024 and is the fastest growing cargo airline in Africa with a diversified fleet capacity that ranges from 5-50 tonnes.
Euro Cargo Aviation is an independent Dutch GSA with offices in The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the UK, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, the US, Uganda, and UAE.
Take Off Aviation is an independent GSSA with offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, the UK, South Africa, and Mauritius.