18 episodes
Aviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P) Toni Ukachukwu
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Aviation Sustainability Africa is a podcast that explores the implications of socio-economic sustainability and climate change for the global aviation industry with particular focus on the African continent. It features interviews with experts from airline, airports, civil aviation authorities, think tanks, tourism bodies and other organizations with emphasis on ESG. The podcast will help us to gain insight into the latest trends and developments, the challenges and possible solutions, technological innovations and the changing mindset towards sustainability in the aviation industry. Created by Toni Ukachukwu, Publisher/CEO Aviators Africa
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A.S.A.P SPECIAL: Liberalization of the African Skies- The way forward
The A.S.A.P special edition features a presentation at the WFLA Summit which held on the 28th of March 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria by Dr. Richard Aisuebeogun IAP, FCITL, Ph.D. Titled- Liberalisation of the African Skies-The way forward.
It covers:
1. Concept of the liberalisation of the African skies
2. Partial implementation of the Yamoussoukro Decision
3. Challenges of full implementation of Yamoussoukro Decision
4. Need for reforms and harmonisation of regulatory frameworks
5. Importance of connectivity and multiple designations
6. Current state and future forecast of air transport in Africa
7. The way forward- collaboration, reforms and investment.
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One Month After: Outlook on Air Peace Airline Sustainability on Lagos-London Route
Air Peace airline, a Nigerian carrier commenced its inaugural flight on Lagos-London route on the 30th of march 2024. One month after, Toni Ukachukwu sat with Sean Mendes, an aviation consultant to share his insight on the sustainability of the airline. The discussion on this episode covers competition, partnership, favourable environment, Government support and corporate governance.
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Green Loop Foundation: A Leading NGO in Botswana focused on ESG
This edition features Lindiwe Modise, Managing Director Green Loop ESG Consultants and Green Loop Foundation. One of Botswana's leading innovative ESG organisations. The organisation is into environmental impact assessment, green rating of buildings, renewable energy solutions, environment, social governance and biodegradable packaging.
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Africa Focus on Carbon Offset Reduction Scheme For International Aviation (CORSIA)
This episode features Chinga Mazhetese. She is the regional Officer at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAF) Office, situated in Nairobi, Kenya. She is responsible for supporting 24 member states in the region with implementing the ICAO requirements for Environmental Protection and Aeronautical Meteorology (MET).
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Impact of Sports Tourism on Sustainability
Andre Encarnacao is a sports tourism consultant and sustainability researcher at the university of Malaga Spain. In this episode he shares with me the impact of sport tourism on sustainability and his voyage to Lagos, Nigeria.
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Volar Air Mobility- Pioneering Green Aviation with carbon- neutral air taxi
Hooi Hing Lee is the of founder of Volar Air Mobility , a Hong Kong based green air mobility technology company. In this episode he shares his vision of Electric Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) which aims to revolutionise air mobility whist using existing infrastructure and civil aviation regulations to create a green aviation ecosystem across the world.
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