AviaDev Insight Africa Jon Howell

In this podcast, I am joined by Marcel Langeslag, Director Aviation Africa and Nelly Alandou, airport planning consultant at Netherlands Airport Consultants (NACO) to preview the upcoming AviaDev Real Estate event on 19th June 2024 in Windhoek. 
Building a resilient business model through diversifying revenues has never been more important. However, this requires careful planning and appreciation of the local investment environment. 
In the episode, we discuss the current investment environment for airport real estate in Africa, what airports can do to get started and preview the sessions planned for Windhoek, which will provide a platform for airports to share their experiences and learnings with their peers and hear directly from airport investors. 
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Welcome to the eighth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s Connectivity update, the podcast offering insight into the new route developments in Africa, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa.
This month's guests are Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant, and Dr. James Pearson, Analyst at Simple Flying. 
Together, we discuss:
Norse Atlantic Airways, a new carrier for Africa, is launching a three times a week operation from Gatwick in London to Cape Town International. Jon recently interviewed Norse, so if you want to hear more listen here

EasyJet's expansion into Cape Verde. Could this move be the start of a trend of major European low-cost carriers expanding into sub-Saharan markets?

Ethiopian Airlines' launch of the Warsaw route using the Boeing 737 MAX indicates their expansion into secondary markets in Europe. This strategy allows them to tap into niche markets and connect with their hub in Addis Ababa.

ASKY Airlines has made schedule changes to improve the utility of their aircraft and enhance their economics. They have swapped some of their routing and are focusing on maximizing connectivity through their hub in Lomé, Togo.

Etihad's postponed launch to Nairobi was attributed to paperwork issues or delays in obtaining the operating permit. The success of this route remains uncertain, given the competition from other airlines serving the Nairobi market. 
The impact of political instability and restricted airspace which continue to pose challenges for airlines operating in Africa.
RUMOUR MILL
Emirates return to Nigeria (this has since been confirmed)
Air Asia's plans for Africa 
Uganda Airlines proposed Boeing order and Abu Dhabi route
Air Peace looking at Abuja-London
Air Canada looking at African markets
SA flights to Thailand
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In this episode of Aviadev Insight Africa, Nomusa joins Jon to discuss Tourvest's involvement in revolutionizing the African travel landscape and their support for airlines and airports in developing their retail and catering solutions.
Specifically, we explore how Tourvest has been working with FlySafair to deliver an improved onboard experience, driving ancillary airline revenues whilst rewarding crew for performance. 
We finish by looking to the future and how a shift towards radical personalisation, focusing on flexibility, sustainability, and enhancing the passenger experience will change the passenger experience- all driven by harnessing the power of data. 
You can meet Nomusa and the team at AviaDev Africa, June 19-21 in Windhoek, Namibia www.aviadev.com 
Find out more about Tourvest here
Connect with Nomusa
 

In this episode, we sit down with Jillian Blackbeard, the founder of Africa's Eden.
Together, we discuss the mission of Africa's Eden, the importance of airlift to the organization's success, and practical steps to develop air access in the region.
Africa's Eden was launched in response to a call from the private sector to address challenges in the tourism industry. The organization focuses on creating a collaborative ecosystem and works with various stakeholders, including tourism product owners, tour operators, and travel trade networks. 
Find out more: https://africaseden.travel/ 
Connect with Jillian
 

In this episode, I am joined by Natalia Rosa to elaborate on the partnership between AviaDev and SADC Business Council and preview the Air Route Development Masterclass which will be held during AviaDev Africa 2024.
Together, we discuss:
Natalia's background, role, and mandate
Air Access as a policy focus of SADC
Are policy-makers listening to the industry?
The format and purpose of the workshop and partnership
To find out more and register visit www.aviadev.com 

On the 18th April 2024, Norse Atlantic announced the launch of a 3 weekly service from London Gatwick to Cape Town International starting at the end of October. 
In this podcast, I am joined by Philip Allport, Senior Vice President of Communications and together we discuss:

✈️ Norse's business model, fleet and network
✈️ Why Cape Town is the first African destination and the role the Cape Town Air Access team played in attracting the route
✈️ Norse's approach to other popular destinations in Africa- will we see them served in the future?
✈️ Why their low-cost, long-haul model can succeed where others have failed
✈️ Their approach to interlining and partnerships
✈️ Their distribution and sales strategy