Air Astra

Astra Airways Limited, trading as Air Astra, is a scheduled airline for passengers and cargo, incorporated in Bangladesh in July 2021. Its corporate office is in Uttara, Dhaka. The airline says it aims to improve connectivity within Bangladesh and between Bangladesh and the world.

Fleet

Air Astra flies the ATR 72-600 turboprop, powered by two Pratt and Whitney Canada PW127XT-M engines of 750 SHP each. Its about page states a fleet of four ATR 72-600 aircraft, with a plan to grow to 10 through 2025 and to start international operations from 2025. The aircraft page lists a take-off distance of 1,315 m, a landing distance of 915 m and a range of 740 NM with a full passenger load, and describes cabins with up to 32 inch seat pitch.

Network

The route map lists Dhaka, Jashore, Khulna, Sylhet and Chattogram. The site also has destination pages for Cox's Bazar and Saidpur.

Approvals and firsts

• First Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for passenger service in Bangladesh in almost nine years
• First Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) approval in the country, received before the AOC
• Ground handling service provider approval, also described as a first

Services

• Online and app booking, with a 15 percent base fare saving advertised on the home page
• Orbit loyalty programme with membership tiers
• Holiday packages
• Cargo

Contact

Hotline: 13607 or +88096 131 13607