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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 post here   We discuss: The current environment for aircraft financing in Africa? The different forms of aircraft acquisition available to an airline How this mix is changing in Africa, especially as ACMI providers grow in number and scope? Where can airlines typically source finance? How can airlines take concrete steps to help themselves become more investment-friendly and build trust with lenders and lessors? Will there be a shift in how aircraft financing is approached in Africa? CONNECT WITH TRISTAN HERE FOLLOW ACC AVIATION HERE

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 Atlanta - Lagos to A350-900 daily Air France is increasing Cape Town service in Winter Air Asia has confirmed it will end the Nairobi route  Air Tanzania is announcing Johannesburg- Zanzibar flights from 10th June (perfect timing for AviaDev) A deep dive analysis into the Dubai-Africa market, comparing ET vs KQ performance

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: Ethiopian Airlines to launch to Sharjah 4 x week and go double daily to Lagos from July.  Qantas is rumoured to be launching Perth-Johannesburg in December 3 x week Etihad to increase flights from Nairobi to double daily in December Deep dive into the London-Africa dynamic and how London Gatwick has improved it's share of African traffic Air Sierra Leone launching to London Gatwick from Freetown in June with one of our commentators heavily involved Condor expanding services to Cape Town and Johannesburg from November Africa World Airlines launching flights to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso from 3 June Kenya Airways summer schedule changes and west Africa operation Listen to Sean's commentary on SAA here 

In this episode, I am joined by Anastasija Visnakova, Vice President Sales and Marketing at Deutsche Aircraft, a re-established OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer).  The D328eco is a modern turboprop aircraft boasting state-of-the-art technology and exceptional performance. Together, we discuss: The history of the airframe and how we got here The major features (Capacity, layout) and what specific items make it 21st century ready Why the aircraft is a good fit for the African market and how it can be utilised The sustainability benefits and potential savings for operators How to finance a purchase and when an aircraft may be available.  You can meet the Deutsche team at AviaDev in Zanzibar June 11-13th  Visit the website to find out more Connect with Anastasija

Welcome to the March 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: Recap and feedback on Uganda Airlines' new LGW route Kenya Airways report a $42 million profit and continues to tweak its schedules and navigate operational challenges Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Partnership. Who stands to gain the most and what's behind it? Deep Dive Topic 1: Understanding the importance and changing dynamic of the China market to Ethiopian Airlines' network.  Deep Dive Topic 2: US-South Africa schedule changes as Delta and United lean in to Cape Town and away from Johannesburg Fastjet to launch Harare-Lusaka from 9th April Airlink to boost Nairobi to 10 x week and Lusaka to 10x day Singapore Airlines increasing Johannesburg to 10x week in April and 12x from June Gulf Air to return to Nairobi on 2nd June after a 13 year hiatus Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe and share it with someone from your network who may benefit from listening. 

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

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

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?   

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. 

This is the fourteenth and end-of-year edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update, the podcast offering insight into the route developments in Africa, 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  Our protagonists will be nominating their chosen routes according to the following categories:✈️ Intercontinental Route of the Year ✈️ Intra-Africa Route of the Year ✈️ Best intercontinental "Expansion" Route of the year ✈️ Worst Route decision of the year ✈️ Route suspension of the year ✈️ Surprise route of the year ✈️ Most sensible commercial decision of the year 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. 

In this episode, Arif Abbas, the Executive Secretary of the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism, outlines the island's tourism strategy.  We discuss why ZCT chose to partner with the Zanzibar Airports Authority to host AviaDev in June 2025, the importance of tourism to the Island's economy, and why growth in volume is not the only metric of success.  Learn about the target markets and the renewed focus on African connectivity.  Find out more about the event at www.aviadev.com 

This is the thirteenth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa 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. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE  Joao Po Jorge CONNECT WITH JOAO Key topics discussed: ✈️ FlySafair's current predicament and impending ruling ✈️ Ethiopian launching domestic operations in DRC as part of a joint venture ✈️ Ethiopian's new A350-1000 and pending regional aircraft decision- will it be the E2 or the A220? ✈️ Virgin delaying Accra launch  ✈️ Uganda Airlines leasing in A320s and an update on the London Gatwick route ✈️ Air Tanzania's new CEO and launch to Johannesburg 5x week ✈️ Flynas to open Entebbe and Djibouti from January 2025 ✈️ How important will Africa be to Riyadh Air's strategy?  ✈️ Air Sierra Leone- what do we know? ✈️ flyDubai's quiet increase to Addis and Entebbe 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. 

This episode was recorded on location on the Spice Island of Zanzibar on 15th November 2024.  I sat down with the DG of the Zanzibar Airports Authority to understand why they wanted to host AviaDev in 2025.  We also discuss the incredible passenger growth, new infrastructure and where the opportunities lie for more connectivity.  Finally, we discuss some ideas of what to do on the Island before or after the AviaDev event in June 2025.  Find out more at www.aviadev.com 

In this episode, we speak to Jacob Rogers, a recent graduate from Coventry University in the UK.  Jacob recently graduated with First Class Honours in BSc Aviation Management. His dissertation topic was fascinating and based on interviews with African Aviation leaders. As a Visiting Professor at the University, we first discussed the topic a year ago, so I'm delighted to bring the topic to the podcast. Together we discussed: Jacob's interest in African aviation The objective of the research Significant differences between leadership styles in Africa and traditional styles Did anything stand out or surprise in the findings? Major takeaways and conclusion of the research CONNECT WITH JACOB ON LINKEDIN  If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with someone in your network who will benefit from listening and please subscribe/ leave us a review so more people can find us.  Find out more about AviaDev, www.aviadev.com 

Welcome to the twelfth 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. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE  Key topics discussed: ✈️ India-Africa Connectivity discussion  ✈️ Airlink launching Kinshasa, DRC from Johannesburg 3 x week from March 2025 ✈️ Uganda Airlines to London. A rumor or confirmed? ✈️ United Airlines opening Washington-Dakar 3 x week from May 2025 ✈️ Ethiopian Airlines increasing Nosy Be service to daily.  ✈️ Ethiopian's A350-1000. What is the configuration and how will the aircraft be deployed? ✈️ Are challenges for airlines flying to China providing opportunities for additional frequencies to Sub-Saharan Africa? ✈️ Emirates to Lagos has now launched. How is it going? ✈️ Qantas and Airlink codeshare. Will Qantas add Perth-Johannesburg to its network? 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.  Listen to the Indian AvGeek podcast here

This episode was recorded on 18th October 2024 on location in Paarl, Western Cape during the AASA AGA.  Together, Miguel Carneiro, TAAG CCO and I unpack the following: Miguel's background and experience  How the Airbus A220-300 will be utilised and why it was selected How the 4 new Boeing 787s will be configured, when they will be delivered and how they will be deployed The New Luanda Airport. When will TAAG be relocating and what is the opening process What long haul destinations can we expect to be opened over the coming years TAAG and Angola's view of SAATM and how implementation will support the airline's ambitions. If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with someone in your network who will benefit from listening and please subscribe/ leave us a review so more people can find us.  Find out more about AviaDev, www.aviadev.com 

This episode was recorded on 19th October 2024 on location in Paarl, Western Cape during the AASA AGA.  Together, Elmar Conradie, FlySafair CEO and I unpack the following: The ever-changing dynamics of South African domestic market The launch of the Cape Town -Windhoek route on 22nd October  Safair's approach to route development and the passenger mix flying with the airline The success of the Cape Town- Kruger route and increased frequencies Additional frequencies being added to Mauritius and Zanzibar and whether new destinations are on the horizon Fleet plans for the next 12 months If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with someone in your network who will benefit from listening and please subscribe/ leave us a review so more people can find us.  Find out more about AviaDev, www.aviadev.com 

In this episode, we speak to the 2024 Aviadev Ambassadors, uno and Tuli, 3 months on from their AviaDev experience.  Together, we discuss the competitive selection process for becoming ambassadors, their roles in supporting the event, and the invaluable networking opportunities they encountered. Both ambassadors share their aspirations to advance the African aviation sector sustainably and their personal career goals in aviation. They also offer advice to future ambassadors and aspiring aviators.  CONNECT WITH UNO CONNECT WITH TULI WATCH THE 2024 SESSION

In the landmark 300th episode of Aviadev Insight Africa, we are joined by Geert Lemaire, Marketing Director of Market Intelligence and Analysis at Airbus, to discuss the collaborative report with AviaDev on unserved air routes to, from, and within Africa. The report was released at AviaDev Africa 2024 in Windhoek, Namibia.  Together we discuss: The motivations behind the report The response from the industry and media Why are aircraft manufacturers involved in network planning and route analysis? Why are certain routes unserved? General trends/ overall conclusions A deeper dive into the top 5 unserved routes to and from Africa.  Follow/ Connect with Geert Lemaire here Download the report here

In this episode of Aviadev Insight Africa, host Jon Howell is joined by Air Botswana's CEO, Lulu Rasebotsa. Together, they discuss: Lulu's background and career journey Air Botswana's recent fleet expansions- why choose Embraer? Network expansion featuring a selection of reinstated and brand new routes The selection criteria for these routes and type of passenger they cater for How the airline combats seasonality How Botswana is performing in terms of visa access in the region and further afield Reflections on Lulu's first AviaDev experience  Connect/ Follow Lulu here

Welcome to the eleventh 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. CONNECT WITH SEAN Lorne Philpot, Aviation Journalist CONNECT WITH LORNE Key topics discussed: ✈️ South African Airways to launch Lubumbashi and Dar es Salaam from November ✈️ Fastjet increasing Bulawayo frequencies ✈️ RwandAir ceasing their Cape Town connection ✈️ Ethiopian Airlines to open Monrovia, Liberia, and Port Sudan ✈️ Qantas to up gauge the Sydney-Johannesburg route to an A380 ✈️ Brussels Airlines' fleet expansion and plans for Sub-Saharan Africa ✈️ Virgin Atlantic to launch daily Accra flights from May 2025 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. 

Welcome to the tenth 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. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE Key topics discussed: ✈️ Qatar's 25% investment into Airlink ✈️ Uganda Airlines to launch Lusaka, Abuja and Harare and London rumours ✈️ Air Botswana's regional expansion and fleet expansion to Namibia and South Africa ✈️ Air Senegal's network reduction and management changes ✈️ Kenya Airways reporting a net profit for the first time in over 10 years.  ✈️ Ethiopian's Winter expansion and schedule changes ✈️ South African Airways increasing Mauritius to double-daily and starting Lubumbashi ✈️ TAAG increasing flights to South Africa and more managerial changes ✈️ Air France suspending Accra ✈️ Etihad re-advertising Nairobi ✈️ Air Tanzania launching Dubai-Zanzibar ✈️ FlyGabon to launch iminently ✈️ Emirates' latest update on restarting Nigeria operations 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.   

Welcome to the ninth 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 Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant.  Key topics discussed: ✈️ Air Asia Kuala Lumpur- Nairobi ✈️ JamboJet launch of Mombasa- Zanzibar ✈️ Air France announce Kilimanjaro from November ✈️ FlyNamibia launch of Windhoek-Maun ✈️ The impact of visa policies on route development ✈️ Emirates extending the Seychelles flight to Madagascar ✈️ Ethiopian's Winter expansion and schedule changes ✈️ Air Cote d'Ivoire's expansion from October Rumour mill: ✈️ Etihad's postponed launch to Nairobi ✈️ Uganda Airlines to launch Gatwick ✈️ Uganda Airlines rumoured aircraft order ✈️ Singapore Airlines applies for Durban ✈️ Air Canada's potential in West Africa ✈️ Emirates announce a date to restart Lagos Chapters 02:42 AirAsia's New Route to Africa  15:26 JamboJet's New Route: Mombasa to Zanzibar 23:31 Air France's New Route to Kilimanjaro 35:48 Fly Namibia's New Route to Maun 41:43 Impact of Visa Policies on Route Planning  56:47 Emirates' New Route to Madagascar  01:05:51 Ethiopian Airlines' Winter Expansion 01:09:52 Air Côte d'Ivoire's Network Growth 01:18:30 Rumor Mill: Airline Speculations and Announcements 01:19:55 Uganda Airlines' London Ambitions   01:32:31 Air Canada in West Africa   01:40:06 Emirates' Return to Nigeria   01:41:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Globale lugvaartbedryfleiers sal van 19 tot 21 Junie in Windhoek vergader vir die Aviation Development, of Aviadev, Afrika-konferensie, wat deur die Namibië Lughawensmaatskappy by die Movenpick Hotel aangebied word. Hierdie jaarlikse forum sal invloedryke belanghebbendes, insluitend lugrederye, lughawens, toerismerade, regeringsamptenare en kundiges in die bedryf bymekaarbring om samewerking te bevorder, strategiese vennootskappe te smee en geleenthede te verken wat nuwe lugroetes regoor Afrika sal lewer. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het gesels met Dan Kamati, die Lughawensmaatskappy se woordvoerder, wat sê hulle voorbereidings vorder goed.

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.  Connect with Marcel here Connect with Nelly here View the AviaDev Real Estate agenda

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 Subscribe to James' newsletter here  Read James' articles here Connect with James on LinkedIn here Connect with Sean on LinkedIn here  If you enjoyed the conversation, please share the episode with your network and leave us a review so we can be found by more people.

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 

Welcome to the seventh 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 Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. Together, we discuss: Turkish Airlines' continued growth and focus on Africa Qatar Airways announcing 4 x weekly Kinshasa service Access to European markets for African carriers. Is it a level playing field? Uganda Airlines adding an A320 CEO. How and where will it be used? SAA's potential change of leadership and what that means for thier strategy Saudia launching Abuja 3 x weekly Abuja Jeddah nonstop from 11May.  Emirates returning to Nigeria Thanks for joining us today. If you enjoyed the conversation, please share the episode with your network and leave us a review so we can be found by more people.

In today's episode, the Acting CEO of Namibia Tourism Board Bonnie Mbidzo on the sidelines of last week's ITB Berlin tells me, the travel trade has expressed their excitement about Namibia's diversified tourism products. He opens up on his short to medium-term plans and finally looks forward to welcoming delegates for the AviaDev to the land of the brave. 

Welcome to the sixth 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 Tatenda Karuwa, journalist, Simple Flying: Together, we discussed: Air Peace to London Gatwick fastjet increasing the frequency of their Vic Falls - Kruger route ASKY AIRLINES restarting operations in Niger after ECOWAS lifted sanctions. RwandAir's suspension of their Mumbai route CemAir (Pty)Ltd's launch of Mala Mala from Johannesburg Uganda's intention to join SAATM South African Airways' decision to make Port Elizabeth a year-round service Ethiopian Airlines order of 20 x 777Xs The rumour mill... Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:03 Airpeace launch to London Gatwick 12:06 Fastjet increasing Vic Falls Kruger frequency 27:50 ASKY restarts operations in Niger 33:03 RwandAir suspends Mumbai route 38:38 Indigo's Impact on India to East Africa Market 40:22 Cemair Launches Mala Mala from Johannesburg 42:02 Uganda's Intention to Join SAATM 46:44 SAA Makes Port Elizabeth a Year-Round Service 50:30 Ethiopian Airlines Orders 20 777Xs 56:15 Nigerian Government Instructs Foreign Airlines to Reduce Prices 57:12 Emirates' Potential Return to Nigeria 01:00:21 Uganda's Intention to Sign on to SAATM Connect with Tatenda here Connect with Sean here

Welcome to the fifth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa's Connectivity update, a podcast that offers insights into new route developments in Africa. Hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa, this podcast covers new route developments and expansions in the aviation industry on the African continent. In this episode, we discuss:   Ethiopian Airlines' Summer 24 schedule, which includes new destinations and increased frequencies. They also highlight the airline's focus on connecting Africa to the world, discussing Ethiopian Airlines' expansion plans, including the addition of Warsaw as a potential new destination.    FlySafair's new route from Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga   Cemair becomes the latest airline to serve the growing Johannesburg-Harare route   Airlink's new routes, including Bloomfontein-Durban and continued growth in Malawi   Qatar Airways changes to their Southern Africa schedule   Air Tanzania's new route to Dubai   Rumour Mill:   Air Cote d'Ivoire's fleet and expansion plans   Emirates' potential return to Nigeria   Air Peace's potential route to London   China Southern's possible flight to Accra.    Connect with Sean here   Connect with Behramjee here    Finally, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone that you feel would benefit from listening and subscribe to never miss another episode  

In this episode of AviaDev Insight Africa, host Jon Howell interviews Dr. Namhla Tshetu, the Executive Manager for Corporate Services at Airlink, Africa's largest private carrier. Together, they discuss Namhla's role in aeropolitical affairs and her aviation journey. They also touch upon the Airlinkers booklet and The Link program, sharing its successes. Namhla talks about her recently completed PhD on open skies in Africa and the potential for its realization. A deep dive into the thorny issue of aeropolitical negotiations and market access conversations, especially in southern Africa.  Airlink's strategy post-SAA partnership and working with CEO Rodger Foster. Finally, they touch on Airlink's future plans, hinting at consolidation and potential expansion.  Connect with Namhla here Download the Airlinkers booklet here  Head over to www.AviaDev.com to sign up for event updates. Finally, as always, if you enjoyed this episode, don't hesitate to subscribe for free to ensure you never miss another episode.

Welcome to the fourth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa's Connectivity update, a podcast that offers insights into new route developments in Africa. Hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa, this podcast covers new route developments and expansions in the aviation industry on the African continent. For this month's episode, Jon is joined by two industry analysts, Sean Mendis and Dr. James Pearson, to discuss and analyze these developments. In this episode, the podcast discusses: TAAG Angola closing Madrid and moving to a daily Lagos service SAA's new route from Johannesburg to Perth Discover's continued expansion in Africa  Malawian increasing its Johannesburg routes Ethiopian Airlines' daily flights to Toronto and its North American ambitions Fastjet's reduction in Harare-Johannesburg flights Air Senegal's strategy shift, including new strategic partnerships The rumors about Gabon launching a national carrier. Connect with Sean here Connect with James here Subscribe to James' weekly route newsletter here Finally, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone that you feel would benefit from listening and subscribe to never miss another episode

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 years of experience (9 of which has been in Africa) supporting airlines globally with their network planning and strategy. In this episode, we cover: Airlink moving to daily Malawi from mid December, whilst SAA has announced they are pulling out.    Etihad's Abu-Dhabi to Nairobi service and why Etihad has a small footprint compared to the other Middle Eastern carriers   FlyNamibia to launch Luanda, Maun and Victoria Falls in 2024 Jambojet launching Mombasa-Zanzibar with a dash 8   TAAG Angola increasing Sao Paulo frequencies   flydubai ordering 787s and what this means for Africa   ET's Dubai Airshow orders and how they plan to deploy the aircraft   SAA to launch Gqeberha from Johannesburg Rumour Mill Malawi Airlines adds an ex-asky 737-700. Will we finally see the new routes they have been teasing for months? Madagascar Airlines. What's next there? Emirates back to Nigeria. Anytime soon? Air Tanzania to start USA Did we miss a route? Let me know Email Jon Connect/ Follow Behramjee Ghadially here Connect/ follow Sean Mendis here Finally, if you enjoyed this episode, don't hesitate to subscribe and never miss another episode.

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 ambitions of Namibia  The factors attracting new carriers to the country Airport infrastructure development and investment plans What Namibia hopes to achieve by hosting AviaDev Africa 2024 You can follow NAC via LinkedIn here   Check out www.AviaDev.com to sign up for event updates.  Finally,  if you enjoyed this episode, don't hesitate to subscribe for free to ensure you never miss another episode.

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, the largest aviation website globally https://simpleflying.com/ In this episode, we cover: SAA to launch Sao Paulo from both CPT and JHB SAA opening Abidjan Uganda Airlines launching Mumbai and Lagos Ibom Air launching Accra Air Tanzania swapping Mumbai to the Boeing 737 MAX 9 Ethiopian Airlines increasing Accra and Seychelles Fastjet increasing frequencies from Bulawayo to Johannesburg Rumour Mill: Emirates to return to Nigeria Ghana Airlines latest TAAG to launch LGW Did we miss a route? Let me know Email Jon Connect/ Follow Tatenda Karuwa here Connect/ follow Sean Mendis here Finally, if you enjoyed this episode, don't hesitate to subscribe and never miss another episode.

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, Secretary General, AFCAC and I discuss: Status update. What is the current state of progress? How do you respond to airline CEOs who don't necessarily support SAATM? Have there been new intra-African routes launched that may not have happened before SAATM? Have AFCAC been successful in solving market access disputes? Are AFCAC lobbying for visa reform? The goals and objectives of the next 2 years Follow AFCAC on LinkedIn here Watch Adefunke's lifetime achievement award interview here As always, if you enjoyed this episode, don't hesitate to subscribe and never miss another episode.  

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 development in Africa, with Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations at flydubai.  Connect/ Follow Sudhir on LinkedIn here For those listening, you can now head across to our new website www.AviaDev.com to see the theme for our 2024 event and get a flavour of our event plans.  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating to enable us to be found by even more people, and feel free to share the link with someone in your network that you think would benefit from listening.

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 Africa and the Middle East. In this episode, we cover:  Upcoming New Routes in next quarter: Safair to Maputo (4x week), Livingstone (4x week), Harare (daily) and Victoria Falls (3x week) (early October).   ASKY to Nairobi (01 October) (3x week) and has recently launched Luanda (3x week) Uganda Airlines to Lagos (3xweek)  (19th October) / Mumbai (7th October) (3xweek) Flynas from Riyadh and Jeddah 3 x weekly each starting in October Air Peace to Jeddah via Kano from October Other routes announced: Flydubai to Mombasa in January (4 x weekly) Brussels Airlines to Nairobi next summer (6 x weekly) and daily on Kigali  Rumour Mill: Emirates to return to Nigeria United Nigeria Airlines gets designation to the US, UK, Netherlands and elsewhere Uganda Airlines to Saudi Arabia Malawi teasing Kigali, Pemba and Nampula Thanks to everyone out there for joining us. You can connect with or follow Sean on LinkedIn here Any comments about the show and how we can improve it, drop me an email. Finally, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave the show a review so we can be found by more people (just scroll to the "ratings and reviews section and pop in a comment).  Hit the share button and share the episode with someone in your network you feel would benefit from listening.  Don't forget to subscribe to make sure you never miss another episode.

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 Mwakatobe, Managing Director, Kilimnajaro Airports Development Company Minosoa Rakotozafy, Head of Aeronautical Activities, Ravinala Airports If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone in your network that you think would benefit from listening

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 Aircraft of Canada Limited  Raphael Haddad, President, Jetcraft Commercial Stephan Hannemann, VP Sales & Marketing, Head of MEA, Embraer Jason Sutcliffe, Regional Marketing Director, Rolls-Royce

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, Airlink Allan Kilavuka, Group MD & CEO, Kenya Airways

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 | Aerospace and Aviation, Technodyn International Manish Shrivastava, Co-Founder , Tourish

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  

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 How Technodyn International Supports the aviation industry The tangible benefits of deploying the IFS solution Understanding the level of technological adoption currently within African aviation The capital investment required to implement the IFS solution To find out more you can visit the Technodyn website here Connect with Brett on LinkedIn Connect with Esenthren on LinkedIn Meet the team at AviaDev in Nairobi 14-16th June 2023 If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone in your network that you think would benefit from listening

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This podcast was recorded 10th May on-site at the AFRAA aviation stakeholders convention in Addis Ababa, where I was joined by Rodger Whittle, The commercial director for Africa at Kiu, a company with a global footprint that offers an innovative and robust Passenger Service system and suite of airline Solutions. Rodger himself has vast African aviation experience and is now leading the charge to support airlines to reduce their cost of distribution. Today's episode is supported by an article that is featured in the current edition African skies, AFRAA's magazine which focuses on containing costs affecting airline distribution in Africa.  READ THE ARTICLE HERE Together, we discuss: The current state of airline distribution in Africa  Why Kiu's solutions make sense for Africa Kiu's full suite of solutions Future trends affecting the technology and airline distribution space  You can connect with Rodger via LinkedIn here Find out more about Kiu's solutions here You will also be able to meet Rodger and the team at AviaDev in Nairobi this June.

For this episode, we find ourselves in Nairobi Kenya, where the AviaDev Africa conference will take place in June. Our Host partners for the event are the Kenya Airports Authority, an autonomous body charged with the responsibility of managing all airports across Kenya. They are also the entity that is actively involved in route development, the main focus of AviaDev, namely engaging the airlines to start or expand their services to Kenya's airports. In this episode, I am joined by Jacob Bwana, Head of Marketing and Business Development at KAA and together we discuss: The post-covid recovery and resurgence. Where KAA sees gaps in the destinations served both within Africa and outside the continent How KAA works with other stakeholders to attract and retain airlines?  The Cargo market opportunity.  Is the market softening or continuing to grow and how is KAA supporting its development? An update on infrastructural development plans within the portfolio? What KAA hopes to achieve from hosting AviaDev Africa in Nairobi? Find out more about KAA here 

In this episode, we preview the upcoming inaugural AviaDev Real Estate event, taking place alongside AviaDev Africa in Nairobi on 14th June 2023.  The podcast provides more background on how real estate development could act as a catalyst for the successful future of many African airports.  Marcel has contributed an article in Airport World, expanding on many of these topics, which you can access here Download the white paper here In the episode, we ask: Just how resilient is real estate and what are the reasons behind this resilience?  How do African airports fit with the airport city concept? Are they large enough? What specific developments can African airports look at as potential real estate development opportunities?  What are the main ingredients to ensure success?  What airports can expect from the AviaDev Real Estate event Let's discuss the format and what they can expect from the event? Connect with Marcel here Finally, If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe so you never miss another episode, share it with someone you think will benefit from listening and we look forward to seeing you for the next episode soon.

In this episode, Jo is joined by Derek Nseko, Founder and CEO of Airspace Africa, and the Founder of an important STEM Program called iFly. We chat through our feedback from the recent AviaDev Africa conference, discuss the opportunities and challenges facing African Aviation, and get the lowdown on what Derek is doing to inspire the next generation of aviators. Find out more about iFly on the website and visit Airspace Africa for more African aviation news.