Kenyan cargo airline, Astral Aviation has appointed Network Aviation Group and HIT Cargo Asia as its General Sales Agents (GSAs) for key markets, with effect FEB25. Network Aviation Group will represent Astral in Europe and the United States, while HIT Cargo Asia will serve as the GSA for mainland China. These appointments aim to expand Astral Aviation’s presence and service capabilities in these regions. Network Aviation Group’s established network in Europe and the USA is expected to strengthen Astral’s cargo operations and customer engagement. The GSA and the airline have previously worked together. Their last collaboration ended on 31DEC22. This time round, it is tasked with providing forwarders with customized cargo solutions and seamless access the airline’s African network.
HIT Cargo Asia will provide market knowledge and operational expertise in mainland China, which is a rapidly growing cargo market for Astral and the industry. Astral hopes for efficient and reliable service delivery to customers in China, through HIT Cargo Asia’s representation.
Sanjeev Gadhia, CEO of Astral Aviation, announced: “We are delighted to partner with Network Aviation Group as our GSA for Europe and the USA. Their deep understanding of the air cargo industry and their commitment to excellence make them the ideal partner to represent our interests and serve our customers in these key markets. Mainland China is a vital market for our global operations, and we are excited to work with HIT Cargo Asia. Their reputation for reliability and excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to provide world-class cargo solutions to our clients.”
Andy King, Group Sales Director for the Network Aviation Group, added: “We are very pleased to be working with East Africa’s leading all-cargo airline again, we have over 40 years of experience, in providing air freight solutions for clients in the East African region and look forward to growing this business together with Astral.”
