Our Fleet
Purpose-Built Boeing Freighters
Astral Aviation operates a modern fleet of purpose-built Boeing freighters — built exclusively for cargo, with no compromise on payload, volume or reliability.
Primary long-haul freighter
Boeing 767-300F
- ETOPS-180 certified for extended long-haul operations
- Full freighter — no passenger configuration
- Forward and aft main deck cargo doors
- Ideal for time-critical and high-density freight
Mid-range widebody freighter
Boeing 767-200F
- Full freighter conversion — maximum cargo flexibility
- Suits high-volume intra-Africa and Middle East routes
- Nose-loading capable for oversized cargo
- Compatible with all standard ULD types
Regional and outstation operations
Boeing 737-400F
- Ideal for thinner regional routes and outstations
- Short-field capability — access to smaller airports
- Quick turnaround for overnight express operations
- Cost-effective for lighter freight volumes
Fleet Growth Pipeline
To support expanding Africa–Asia and Africa–Europe trade corridors, Astral Aviation has an ambitious fleet modernisation and acquisition roadmap.
Boeing 767-300F
Payload: 52 tonnes
Expanding long-haul widebody trunk capacity with an additional B767-300F to serve surging intercontinental demand.
Boeing 737-700F
Payload: 18 Tons
Next-generation narrowbody freighters offering enhanced fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and increased container capacity.
Boeing 777-300ERF
Payload: 100+ tonnes
Long-range freighters opening high-capacity transcontinental trade corridors connecting Africa with Asia and Europe.
What Our Fleet Can Handle
Temperature Control
Active and passive temperature management on all aircraft for pharma, perishables and sensitive cargo.
Dangerous Goods
Full IATA DGR acceptance across all aircraft types, with trained handling staff at every station.
Oversized Cargo
Nose-loading and large cargo door configurations on widebody fleet for out-of-gauge shipments.
Live Animals
IATA LAR compliant live animal acceptance with specialist handlers at JKIA and major hubs.
ULD Handling
Full ULD management including LD3, LD7 and PMC positions across widebody and narrowbody fleet.
Charter Flexibility
Ad hoc, ACMI and scheduled charter capacity available for full-aircraft requirements.
Need full-aircraft capacity?
Enquire about ad hoc charters and block space agreements.