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Astral Aviation Boosts Fleet with Boeing 767-300 Freighter Addition

Harrison Minihane
Last updated: 21 May 2025 09:43
By Harrison Minihane 3 Min Read
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Nairobi-based cargo airline, Astral Aviation, has expanded its fleet by adding a Boeing 767-300 freighter to its roster of aircraft.
A photo of An Astral Aviation Antonov AN-12 at Dar Es Salaam Airport
An Astral Aviation Antonov AN-12 at Dar Es Salaam Airport © Ron Vandulek

What’s new?

Announced on LinkedIn, Astral Aviation has confirmed the exciting new addition. With a 52-ton payload and extended range capabilities, the new addition supports Astral’s strategy to increase capacity and serve longer routes through a process of modernisation.

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What’s new?Astral’s future plansA little more about Astral Aviation
The Boeing 767-300F, secured through Flight Lease Capital Management and partners Jetran and Xtreme Aviation, offers enhanced efficiency and versatility. The airline stated:

“We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our newly dry-leased Boeing 767-300F (MSN 24146 / Reg 5Y SVR), marking another milestone in Astral Aviation’s commitment to expanding our cargo capabilities and enhancing service reliability across our network. The 767-300F – a proven, efficient, and versatile freighter—will strengthen our ability to serve key markets with increased payload capacity, range, and operational flexibility.”

A photo of an Astral Aviation Cargo aircraft at Birmingham
Astral Aviation Cargo aircraft at Birmingham © Alec Wilson

Astral’s future plans

The airline’s current fleet boasts a Boeing 767-200F and a Boeing 737-400F, with plans to add a Boeing 737-800F and a further two Boeing 777 aircraft, pending Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval.

However, their future is not solely in expansion, as they also plan to phase out several aircraft to maintain stability and further consolidate their mission of modernisation. Amongst the aircraft being phased out are the aging Boeing 757Fs, Boeing 727-200Fs, and McDonnell Douglas DC9s. The Boeing 767-300F will bring a welcome change and will be a significant upgrade on the 757F and 727F respectively.

With this clear statement of intent, Astral’s future will be one to watch.

A photo of Astral Aviation Cargo arriving at Birmingham
Astral Aviation Cargo arriving at Birmingham © Alec Wilson

A little more about Astral Aviation

Founded in 2000, Astral Aviation has become a well-known and privately-owned cargo airline proudly headquartered in the vibrant and strategically significant city of Nairobi, situated within the Republic of Kenya. Over the course of its operations, the airline has built a wide network connecting with key cities and global hubs. The company is a leading cargo airline operating across Africa but also extends its reach to select destinations across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Aircraft from Astral Aviation fleet © Astral Aviation

How do you see Astral’s future plans going? Tell us in the comments below!

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