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AviaDev Insight Africa

Established in 2018, AviaDev Insight Africa is the premier podcast dedicated to African Aviation. We bring prominent industry voices to the table to establish the "ground truth" in both an informal and candid fashion. The podcast was created by Jon Howell, Founder and CEO of AviaDev Africa, Africa"s premier event dedicated to developing air connectivity to, from, and within the African continent

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270. The December AviaDev Insight Connectivity...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/12/04

This episode is the third of a new format that focuses on sub-Saharan African air route development, with a specific focus on routes that are due to start or cease in the next quarter. My guests for this podcast are: Aviation consultant, analyst and commentator, Sean Mendis, who brings over 20 years of experience in the industry, including stints managing airports, commercial airlines, and also cargo airlines in Africa and the Middle East. Behramjee Ghadially, an aviation consultant with over 20

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14:56

269. Understanding Namibia's connectivity ambitions...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/11/14

This episode was recorded 7th November 2023 on location in Windhoek, Namibia I spoke with Bisey Uirab, the CEO of the Namibia Airports Company, who is responsible for the operation and development of the country's airports. Bisey himself has a long history of leading multiple private sector and state organizations including the Namibia Ports Authority, where he served as CEO for 10 years before becoming CEO of NAC in 2019. In the episode, we discuss: The connectivity and aviation development

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15:17

268. Announcing 3 new regional routes for FlyNamibia...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/11/12

This episode was recorded on 7th November on location in Windhoek, Namibia, where AviaDev Africa 2024 will take place June 19-21. Today’s guest is at the helm of one of the most important stakeholders, FlyNamibia, who will be heavily involved in the event as an official carrier Andre Compion is a well-known Namibian businessman and the Managing Director of FlyNamibia. In the episode, we discuss: How and why Fly Namibia was created The thinking behind the equity stake from Airlink The current

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26:34

267. Sustainability in the air. Understanding the...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/11/03

In this episode, we dive into a topic that has been dominating conversations over the last couple of years, specifically aviation’s role in supporting the drive towards net zero and a more sustainable industry. To do this I am joined by Dirk Singer, the Head of Sustainability at Simpliflying, a consulting firm that is dedicated to supporting a greener and more environmentally sustainable future for air travel. Together we discuss: How best to address the topic of sustainability with industry

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01:02:18

266. The October AviaDev Insight Connectivity Update....

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/10/25

This episode is the second of a new format that focuses on sub-Saharan African air route development, with a specific focus on routes that are due to start or cease in the next quarter. My guests for this podcast are: Aviation consultant, analyst and commentator, Sean Mendis, who brings over 20 years of experience in the industry, including stints managing airports, commercial airlines, and also cargo airlines in Africa and the Middle East. Tatenda Karuwa - a journalist writing for Simple Flying,

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41:59

265. A focus on fifth freedom opportunities, rules of...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/10/19

This podcast was recorded on 18th October in Dakar, Senegal, where I was attending the ACI Africa Annual General Assembly. Senegal is also the home base of the African Civil Aviation Commission or AFCAC who have been very visible and busy sensitising stakeholders in terms of the benefits of the single African air transport market. In June at AviaDev, AFCAC and AviaDev signed an MoU to support each other in the fields of communication and route development. In this episode, Adefunke Adeyemi,

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15:54

264. "Strides to Transform Aviation for Development"...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/10/13

This episode is an opportunity to understand what we can expect from the upcoming AFRAA AGA taking place in Kampala, Uganda in November 2023. Together we discuss: The African aviation recovery AFRAA’s current priorities Preview of sessions, speakers and topics to be addressed at the AGA What will be on offer for the delegates Find out more about the AFRAA AGA here Hit that share button to share these insights with someone you feel will benefit from listening and see you for the next episode

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19:04

263. discover airlines' African dream, with Helmut...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/09/26

In this episode, we are heading to Germany to meet the CCO of discover airlines an airline delivering a huge number of international tourists to the African continent. In this episode, we discover... The origin story of the airline The current network and how it has been developed The fleet composition and product offering The market composition The rebranding exercise Future African destinations How airports and destinations can influence Discover's planning decisions The Namibian market. Why has

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21:00

262. Previewing FlySafair's regional expansion with...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/09/25

In this episode, we welcome back a previous guest, Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair, a low-cost South African airline that is about to embark on a regional expansion launching new routes to Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Mozambique. Together we discuss: Why now is the right time to enter these new markets What is driving the demand on the routes? How FlySafair expect the routes and load factors to develop and the role local partners will play in this development How AviaDev has supported

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14:32

261. flydubai adds Mombasa and outlines ambitious...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/09/19

In this episode, I am joined by flydubai, a very important international airline serving multiple points in Africa, which has just announced a brand new route, taking its African network to 11 destinations in 10 countries. The airline has announced it will serve Mombasa on the east coast of Kenya 4 times per week from January 2024. In this podcast, we hear directly from the airline as to what has prompted this new route announcement and also to get a general feel of FlyDubai’s approach to

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260. The AviaDev Insight Connectivity Update. A deep...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/09/18

This episode is the first of a new format that focuses on sub-Saharan African air route development, with a specific focus on routes that are due to start or cease in the next quarter. We also have a rumour mill section focusing on those routes that could be on the horizon. My guest for this podcast is aviation consultant, analyst and commentator, Sean Mendis, who brings over 20 years of experience in the industry, including stints managing airports, commercial airlines, and also cargo airlines in

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11:40

259. A new airport for Africa. Previewing the New...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/09/07

In this episode, we travel to the Republic of Angola, in southern Africa where the new Luanda International Airport will soon come online with the ambition to become a major hub for Africa. Ahead of the inauguration, the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Angola is hosting an online event, on Tuesday 19th September which will offer potential investors an overview of the project itself and associated investment opportunities. To preview the event, it’s a great honour to welcome back a previous

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258. Rodger Foster receives the 2023 Ato Girma Wake...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/07/04

This episode was recorded on June 16th 2023. Mr Foster has been instrumental in the growth of Airlink since its inception in 1992. Airlink operates over 50 commercial jetliners operating to more than 45 destinations in 14 African countries and to St Helena Island, making it the largest privately-owned regional airline in Africa. Airlink continues to expand its route network, connecting more African cities and promoting tourism and trade across the continent. We take this opportunity to discuss his

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55:43

257. AviaDev Africa 2023 Route Development Panel....

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/07/03

This podcast is a recording of a panel session from June 16th 2023. Together, we discuss what are airlines looking for and how airports can work with their stakeholders to deliver innovative approaches that will ultimately create sustainable route networks. MODERATOR: Refilwe Ledwaba, Founder, Girls Fly Africa In conversation with: Tim Harris, Partner, Consulum Nowel Ngala, Director, Commercial & Ground Operations, ASKY Hendrik Du Preez, Vice President Sales - Africa, Qatar Airways Christine

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256. AviaDev Africa 2023 OEM panel. How Original...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/06/30

This podcast is a recording of a panel session from June 15th 2023. Join us as we discuss how the OEMs have supported their customers to adapt their strategy to open new routes and deliver new revenue streams during and since the pandemic. MODERATOR: Aaron Munetsi, CEO, Airlines Association of Southern Africa In conversation with: Dominique Dumas, Vice President Sales Africa & Indian Ocean, ATR Joep Ellers, Airline Marketing Director - Africa, Airbus James Bosse, Director Sales, De Havilland

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255. AviaDev Africa 2023 CEO panel. Profit before...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/06/29

This episode is a recording from June 15th. Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities facing African airline CEOs as they work to integrate sustainable practices into their operations. Can African airlines prioritize sustainability over profit in the short-term? MODERATOR: Hilka Birns, Aviation Journalist, ch-aviation In conversation with: Jenifer Bamuturaki, Chief Executive Officer , Uganda Airlines Eduardo Fairen, Chief Executive Officer, TAAG Linden Burns, Communications Advisor,

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36:22

254. Panel Session 3, AviaDev Africa. Innovating for...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/06/26

This is a recording of the AviaDev Africa panel session from June 15th focused on How the latest technological innovations enable the African aviation industry to operate more efficiently and sustainably. MODERATOR: Habba Hadijah Kamwesiga, Head of Marketing & Communications , RwandAir In conversation with: Richard Ortega, Commercial Director EMEA, Kiu System Solutions Judy Waruiru, Managing Director, DPO Pay Javed Malik, Chair of the Advisory Board, Ink Innovation Brett Preston, Executive |

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33:35

253: AviaDev Real Estate: Creating a Winning Formula...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/06/21

This is a recording of the session entitled "Creating a winning formula for airport hotels in Africa: Understanding the requirements for success" Moderator: Trevor Ward, Principal, W Hospitality Group In conversation with Shamil Manek, Director, The Merwest Company

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18:43

252. Understanding the benefits of implementing a...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/05/31

In just over 2 weeks, the African aviation industry will convene in Nairobi, Kenya for AviaDev Africa. We have a panel dedicated to discussing new technologies at the event. Post Covid, digitisation is one of the hottest topics in the industry and one of the companies blazing a trail in this space is Technodyn International, which already support a multitude of companies across the aviation value chain. In this episode, we discuss: How Technodyn and IFS are related and what solutions are on offer

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251. Simplifying payments and preventing fraud for...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2023/05/25

In this episode, we meet the leader of a true African success story. Since its inception in 2006, DPO Pay has played a vital role in changing the payments landscape across Africa. Together, we discover how DPO supports its airline customers to process transactions seamlessly and prevent fraud, whilst simplifying the process for the general public and making air travel more accessible. Find out more about DPO Pay here Connect or follow Judy on LinkedIn here If you enjoyed this episode, please share

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