The airline was expected to commence its operation in January 2022.[3] However, the dates were pushed forward further into 2022 and after acquiring their Air operator's certificate the airline was cleared to commence its operations.[4] Air Astra, the first private airline to be introduced in Bangladesh since 2013, started its commercial operation on 24 November 2022, with Dhaka as its hub. The airline inaugurated its operation with three weekly flights on Dhaka–Cox's Bazar–Dhaka route and two weekly flight on Dhaka-Chittagong–Dhaka route.[5][6] On 23 February 2023, the new airline launched Dhaka - Sylhet flight for first time.[7][8] Air Astra expected to launch flights on all domestic routes in phases.[9]
Corporate Affairs
The airline has its corporate headquarter at Siam Tower in Uttara, Dhaka–1230 and it has its registered office at Banani, Dhaka–1213.
The airline started its commercial operation with two ATR 72-600 and later on January 18, Air Astra received another ATR 72-600 aircraft. The airline is planning to increase its total number of fleet to 10 aircraft by 2023.[10]
As of December 2022, Air Astra fleet consists of the following aircraft:
