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AviaDev Insight Africa

Since its creation in 2018, AviaDev Insight Africa has established itself as the premier podcast dedicated to African Aviation. We bring prominent industry voices to the table to establish the "ground truth" informally and candidly. 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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347. AviaDev's September 2025 Africa Connectivity...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/09/03

Welcome to the September edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE Topics covered this month: Ethiopian Airlines reporting a $1.05 Billion profit on $7.6 Billion revenue ADD-ABV going 10 weekly from 28OCT25 12th weekly TNR, reducing NOS from Jan-Mar, SEZ reduction Jan-Mar. 4th

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31:41

346. Dressed for Success: ACMI explained through The...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/08/07

In this episode, I am joined by Andrew Lester, ACMI and Leasing Manager for India, the Middle East, and Africa at Chapman Freeborn Airchartering. Together, we delve into the intricacies of ACMI (Aircraft Crew Maintenance and Insurance) leasing, comparing it to renting a tuxedo for event season, and discuss its strategic advantages for African airlines facing unique market challenges. The conversation covers the benefits, common misconceptions, and regulatory hurdles of ACMI leasing, while

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01:09:19

345. AviaDev's July 2025 Africa Connectivity Update...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/07/31

Welcome to the July edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE Topics covered this month: The latest in the FlySafair pilot strike saga Virgin increasing capacity on LHR-LOS from 26 October, deploying the 397 seater A350-1000. A good move or short term strategy? Qatar Airways

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36:43

344. Slow and Steady Wins the Skies: The ASKY...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/07/30

In this episode, Date and I delve into the airline's growth and future ambitions. ASKY Airlines, now operating profitably for 15 years, boasts a fleet of 14 aircraft, connecting nearly 30 destinations across Africa. Date discusses recent network expansions, the airline's strategic focus on increasing flight frequencies, and the challenges and opportunities in African connectivity. The conversation also covers the transition to a uniform fleet, the high cost of operations in West and Central Africa,

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48:23

343. Dreams Delivered: Flightlink's recent regional...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/07/20

In this wide-ranging episode, we speak to Munawer Dhirani after the inauguration of Flighlink's new Zanzibar-Nairobi daily service, exploring why now is the right time to open the route. Additionally, we discuss fleet and network expansion objectives, Munawer's origin story, and the whole concept behind Flightlink as an airline. An inspirational story of resilience, enterprise, flexibility, and ultimately success. Find out more about Flightlink www.flightlink.co.tz To watch the sessions from

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37:23

342. (Re)-Introducing The Fighter Pilot and CEO podcast

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/07/17

In this episode, I share the first episode of a podcast series I hosted and recorded back in 2021, entitled "The Fighter Pilot and the CEO" The focus of this particular episode is a conversation about whether leaders are born or made and the role of culture and education in forming effective leaders. If you enjoyed it, you can listen to the full series on the podcast platform of your choice by searching "Fighter pilot and the CEO" or head here https://www.fighterpilotandceo.com/podcasts/

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31:24

341. Introducing FlySafair's latest innovation,...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/07/08

In this episode of Aviadev Insight Africa, I spoke with Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer of FlySafair, about the airline's innovative use of AI, particularly their new AI agent named Lindi. Together, we discuss the implications of AI in customer service, the incentives for customers to use Lindi, and the feedback received since its launch. The conversation also features a deep dive into the fleet standardisation challenges and the airline's regional expansion plans.

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01:34:30

340. AviaDev's June 2025 Africa Connectivity Update...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/07/02

Welcome to the April edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE Topics covered this month: The impact of the Trump travel ban on Africa's airlines, with a deep dive into Ethiopian Airlines' next moves in the market Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways announcement on 1st July and

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53:16

339. AviaDev Tourism and Aviation Connectivity Forum...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/07/01

This session was recorded 11th June in Zanzibar. In this session, industry leaders discuss the critical aspects of tourism and aviation policy integration within the African context. The panel reviews the vital role of private sector and government collaboration, and the importance of regional connectivity. Key points address the economic impact of improved air access, the challenges posed by protectionist policies, and the necessity for a data-driven approach. The discourse emphasizes actionable

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01:00:31

338. AviaDev Tourism and Aviation Connectivity Forum...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/07/01

This session was recorded 11th June in Zanzibar. This engaging session features real-life examples from Namibia, Madagascar, and Zambia. Moderated by Francis Doku, the discussion dives into how airlines, airports, and tourism boards can work together to overcome barriers such as high costs, regulatory challenges, and the lack of data-driven strategies. The panelists, representing different sectors, emphasize the need for shared data, trust, government support, and innovative marketing to create

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55:58

AviaDev Africa 25 Panel session: Flightpath to...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/06/25

This session was recorded on Thursday, 12th June, at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar. Key topics include ownership models, market access barriers, regulatory challenges, and strategies to unlock capital and promote growth in the sector. Panelists share their perspectives on the significance of liberalizing the air transport market through initiatives like SAATM, the importance of risk management, and the critical need for investments in local talent and infrastructure. Despite diverse views,

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46:08

AviaDev Africa 25 Panel Session "Maximising...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/06/25

This session was recorded on Friday, 13th June, at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar. The panel discuss innovative strategies for increasing revenue, enhancing passenger satisfaction, and leveraging real estate development around airports. Success stories from Zanzibar and Guinea exemplify effective modernization and operational efficiency while maintaining customer experience. Additionally, Murat Gun from Emirates Leisure Retail discusses their vision for Zanzibar's airport, focusing on

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42:14

AviaDev Africa 25 Panel session: Beyond the...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/06/25

In this discussion, industry experts explore the critical challenges facing African aviation, including rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and financing hurdles. Topics discussed include the viability of ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) solutions, the importance of transparent and strategic business planning for attracting investments, and the impact of government taxes and tariffs on the industry. The session also touches on practical solutions for managing the supply chain

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39:30

AviaDev Africa 25 Panel Session "AI: Friend or Foe?"

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/06/25

This session was recorded on Thursday, 12th June, at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar. The panel discusses the integration of AI in various facets of the aviation industry, such as customer service, operational planning, revenue management, and fraud detection in payments. Topics addressed include the benefits of AI, such as predictive maintenance, personalized customer experiences, and cost reductions, as well as challenges like AI hallucinations, regulatory compliance, and the need for human

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48:05

AviaDev Africa 25 Panel session: Sweating the assets:...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/06/24

This session was recorded on Friday, 13th June at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar. The discussion delves into various challenges and strategies for domestic and regional route development, including market stimulation, aircraft utilization, regulatory constraints, and the importance of balance between yield and volume. Key takeaways emphasize the intricacies of route planning, the importance of domestic market dominance, and the impact of external factors such as slot availability and

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51:42

Celebrating Excellence. Mesfin Tasew Bekele, Group...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/06/23

This session was recorded on Friday, 13th June at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar. Ato Mesfin Tasew Bekele, the Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, shares his remarkable journey from an engineering trainee to leading Africa's largest airline. Mesfin discusses his extensive experience in various roles within Ethiopian Airlines, the unique management culture of the airline, the significant strides in human resource development, and future infrastructure projects. The episode features João Po Jorge,

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25:14

Aviation Financing in Africa: How African Airlines...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/06/02

Access to finance is a perennial challenge for many African and Global airlines and it starts with identifying the right solution for your business model. For this episode, I am joined by Tristan Brouard, Vice President of Asset Management at ACC Aviation, a global leader in aircraft leasing that offers transaction and consultancy services. Tristan will be hosting a panel at AviaDev in Zanzibar and in the build up, we have created an insightful blog post that supports this podcast. Read the blog

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01:05:50

AviaDev's May 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/05/30

Welcome to the April edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE Topics covered this month: Air Côte d'Ivoire's incoming A330-900 and potential destinations, including Beirut. RwandAir's interest in developing Mombasa and Zanzibar (great timing for AviaDev) Delta is upgrading

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24:56

329. From Mobile Money to AI. The future of airline...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/05/28

In this episode, we welcome back Judy Waruiru, Regional Managing Director - East Africa, Network International. AI is influencing all aspects of the aviation business, and payments are no exception. Together, we discuss: Has the momentum towards payment digitisation from passengers continued? How is this reducing cost and complexity for airlines? Is the new "buy now, pay later" concept supporting airlines in acquiring new customers? What can be done with the data Network International collects?

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39:27

328. From Risk to Resilience. The Insurance and...

AviaDev Insight Africa ·

2025/05/20

In this episode, we welcome Denis Kulikov, Deputy CEO at AI12 and Michael Jonga, Director Africa to explore how safety culture and its direct impact on insurance premiums, which can be a substantial expense for African airlines. Together, we discuss: The different types of insurance required to operate The link between safety and premiums and how to break the perception of risk The level of premiums paid by African airlines vs the World average Practical steps airlines can take to reduce this The

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