Astral Aviation Receives First Boeing 737-400F
First 737F added following fleet and corporate restructuring
Astral Aviation (8V) has welcomed its first Boeing 737-400 Freighter, on lease from Avmax.
The aircraft, MSN 27082, registered as 5Y-JSK, arrived in Nairobi on November 21, 2024.
Serving Over 20 Key Destinations with 737-400F
In an announcement, the Astral outlined that the Boeing 737F replaces the DC9F, which was a key part of Astral’s fleet from 2009 to 2024 before its recent retirement.
The modern freighter is poised to boost Astral Aviation’s scheduled and charter operations, operating from the Nairobi hub and serving over 20 destinations across East, Central, and Southern Africa, the Horn of Africa, and the Indian Ocean Islands.
Fleet Renewal and Sustainability Goals
Astral Aviation plans to acquire additional B737-400F and B737-800F aircraft as part of its narrow-body fleet renewal strategy, operating from its Nairobi hub.
“We look forward to new opportunities on our scheduled and charter network and the addition of wide-body freighters which will join the existing fleet in 2025.”
Sanjeev Ghadia, CEO Astral Aviation
“[This will] enable the airline to meet its sustainability goals, which include a 5% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030,” the airline stated, highlighting its commitment to sustainability.
