AviaDev Insight Africa

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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

  1. 6 MRT

    AviaDev's February 2025 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially

    Welcome to the February 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 this month include: Air Peace canceled Johannesburg, Lome, and Jeddah flights, but signed an interline agreement with Emirates RwandAir's connectivity challenges and how they can overcome them Ethiopian updates include the new Porto Route, Manchester moving to daily service, Entebbe increase, Moscow increase, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur increases, and a change in routing for West Africa Etihad to suspend Seychelles from 22 May Condor increasing Cape Town from 5-7 per week and Jo'burg from 2-3 per week, plus Norse to go 4 x weekly to CPT Winter 2025 ITA to start Rome - Mauritius flights from November 2025 Cathay Pacific to increase to Jo'burg from 5 x week to daily from July Uganda Airlines latest on the London route Eswatini Air to open Lusaka 2 x week

    1u 15m

  2. 4 MRT

    Discover Airlines: Milestones reached and future plans for Africa's skies

    In this episode, I am joined by Marco Goetz, Chief Commercial Officer, and Rupert Kraus, Director Network Development and Airport Relations at Discover Airlines.  The airline turns 4 in 2025 and continues to develop its African network.  In the episode, we discuss: The African network and fleet in 2025. The Zanzibar route performance and continued expansion A new route for 2025, the Seychelles, starting in October 2025.  Windhoek will be served from a new base in Munich 3 x week from March 2025. How big a role has the interline with Airlink/ FlyNamibia played in making this route a success?  Inflight product upgrades Fleet development and what this means for African destinations that cannot yet be served.  Meet the team at AviaDev in Zanzibar this June Connect with Rupert Connect with Marco

    25 min

  3. 25 FEB

    Previewing the Tourism and Aviation Connectivity Forum (New for AviaDev 2025)

    In this episode, I am joined by our 3 partners to preview the inaugural AviaDev tourism and connectivity forum, a platform offering practical advice and showcasing best practices to inform and assist Africa's tourism authorities to shape their destination's connectivity.  Our partners are: Natalia Rosa, Tourism Project Lead, SADC Tourism Business Council  Kojo Bentum-Williams, CEO, VoyagesAfriq Tim Harris, Helm Growth Advisors In the episode, we discuss: Why the Cape Town Air Access initiative was created and the benefits it has brought to the Western Cape Is there appetite from the SADC governments to support the development of aviation and tourism in the region and what lobbying efforts are currently taking place? Why destinations are not already more involved in air service development An overview of the sessions and what attendees will gain from attending.  You can find out more about the event here If you are an airport listener, why not share the episode and encourage your tourism authority to join you for the event?

    39 min

  4. 22 FEB

    Previewing the BARSA (Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa) Aviation Summit 2025 with George Mothema, CEO

    In this episode, we sit down with George Mothema, CEO of BARSA, the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa, who represents the interests of international, regional, and local member airlines and ground handlers to government, airport operators, and stakeholders in the airline industry.  We cover: South Africa's recovery to date in terms of airlift and tourism BARSA's priorities for 2025 and beyond What's holding back progress? An overview of topics and speakers slated for the 2025 edition, taking place 13-14 March in Kruger, Mpumulanga.  To find out more about the summit, visit https://barsa.co.za/summit-2025/  To follow BARSA on LinkedIn, click here  To view the Trevor Noah campaign video

    31 min

  5. 20 FEB

    Navigating Aviation Insurance in Africa: Insights and Best Practices with Solus Insurance Brokers

    In this episode, recorded live on location in Dubai, we are joined by Timur Shumarov, Co-Founder, and Tatenda Karuwa, Account Executive, from Solus Insurance Brokers to discuss the critical topic of aviation insurance for African airlines. In the episode, we cover: The typical insurance an airline will need to be able to operate How is the insurance landscape in Africa changing and what is driving the change?  The challenges of providing incomplete or incorrect information when applying for coverage or leaving a renewal too late The benefits of engaging an insurance broker to support the airline.  Connect with Tatenda Connect with Timur Find out more about Solus at https://solus.ae/  Our conversation is supported by an insightful article entitled "5 Best Practices When Seeking Aviation Insurance" which can be read here

    39 min

  6. 11 FEB

    Financing Africa's Skies: Challenges and Solutions with Raphael Haddad, President, Jetcraft Commercial

    We welcome back Raphael Haddad, President of Jetcraft Commerical, for a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities facing African airlines regarding aircraft procurement and financing.  Topics discussed: An overview of current market trends and sentiment Is aircraft acquisition and financing becoming more difficult and what options are open to African airlines? Fleet renewals. Are airlines looking for improved efficiency and economics or are they simply focused on cost? How can we improve the strength of African airlines to ensure that African connectivity continues to develop? Is Africa ready to handle a doubling of the commercial fleet in the next 20 years?  Connect with Raphael on LinkedIn Visit the Jetcraft Commercial website

    32 min

  7. 1 FEB

    AviaDev's January 2025 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially,

    Welcome to the first 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  In this bumper episode, we cover the following stories: ✈️ Ethiopian Airlines to launch Hyderabad 3 x week from June ✈️ SAA opening a daily flight to Dar-Es-Salaam on 20th January ✈️ Air Sierra Leone launching operations with Freetown-Lagos using Embraer ERJ 145 ✈️ British Airways increasing service to Nairobi in Summer 2025 and the impact on Kenya Airways and Uganda Airlines' ambitions in this market ✈️ Lufthansa Group deep dive: Brussels Airlines increasing its long haul fleet and sub-Saharan expansion to 56 weekly flights.  ✈️ Discover to launch Seychelles 2 x week from October 2025 ✈️ ITA joining the Lufthansa Group and what this means for African connectivity  ✈️ Air Arabia launching service to Addis Ababa from Sharjah ✈️ Turkish Airlines' expansion into Tanzania ✈️ Emirates increasing frequencies to Madagascar ✈️ Latest on the South African market and ownership ruling If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe to the podcast to never miss another episode and share this episode with someone in your network who would benefit from listening.

    1u 25m

  8. 21 JAN

    From Black Box to Glass Box: How AI is set to revolutionize airline revenue management with RTS (Revenue Technology Services)

    In our first podcast of 2025, we examine how AI is revolutionizing airline revenue management and how this can improve airline profitability in Africa and across the globe. To discuss this topic, I am joined by 3 revenue management experts: the President and CEO of RTS, Raja Kasilingam; Passenger Airline Senior Vice President, Bharat Kumar and Senior Vice President, Jason Codd.  Topics discussed: An introduction to airline revenue management- its origins and evolution Common mistakes airlines make with their revenue management practices The World of Artificial Intelligence and how it can support decision making How to deal with scepticism and how AI can provide transparency in outlining recommendations Read the blog here Connect with Raja here Connect with Bharat here Connect with Jason here

    37 min
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    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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    • Maker
      Jon Howell
    • Jaren actief
      2018 - 2025
    • Afleveringen
      318
    • Beoordeling
      Veilig
    • Copyright
      © Jon Howell
    • Website van aflevering
      AviaDev Insight Africa

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