AviaDev Insight Africa

In this episode, Jon Howell spoke to Linden Birns about exactly what defines a "crisis", the importance of having a plan in place that moves with today's new age of social media.

We also discussed th…

This episode was recorded on location in Lagos on 13th May 2019 by Toni Ukachukwu, Aviation Development Director, AviaDev.

Tony and Alexander talk about SAATM, the west African, but specifically abou…

This episode was recorded during the recently concluded Africa tour of the Uganda Airlines CRJ900 and conducted by Toni Ukachukwu, Aviation Development Director.

Topics discussed included Africa's im…

This episode is a departure from our normal format.

Recorded in March 2019, I was interviewed by Ciaran Connolly from Profile Tree, a content marketing agency based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

We d…

Recorded 26th April 2019 on location in Cape Town, South Africa this is an interview and the presentation of the Ato Girma Wake Lifetime achievement award for an outstanding contribution to Route Dev…

Join the team onboard a beautiful Ethiopian Airlines B777 as we leave CPT bound for ADD. We discuss my esteemed colleagues highlights, key takeways and what legacy the event can leave behind. 

Thanks…

In this episode, we discuss new technologies surrounding payment methods and how these can be harnessed by Africa to provide choice for consumers.

Did you know that there are around 2000 payment meth…

We speak to Deon about what he thinks makes Cape Town International the best airport in Africa (Skytrax winners for 4 years running). 

We also discuss the Cape Town Air Access Initiative, the importa…

In this episode, we discover Charles’ interesting route to his current role. He provides an insight into the route development process that is undertaken by ACSA and exactly how new routes are identi…

In this episode, we discover just what makes the Cape Town Air Access team tick. We discuss the African opportunity and how they have made Cape Town more attractive to the international carriers. We …

In this Episode, I talk aviation technology with Nacelle Aviation, https://nacelleaviation.com/ a South African aerotech company, created in 2018. 

We discuss why African aviation is their core focus…

This episode was recorded on location in Mauritius at the Embraer Airline Business Seminar on April 4th, 2019. 

We discussed the amazing story of how the airline began, the recent agreement with Sout…

This episode was recorded during an unscheduled stop-over in Dubai on 29th March.

It is a departure from the normal topic, but something I believe everyone should be aware of in the 21st century. Nam…

The Francophone African market is explored in this episode. A pioneer in the space, Romauld is a practicing Air Traffic Controller based in Cameroon who also decided to create a platform for Francoph…

In this episode, Jon Howell spoke with Marco about the incredible rise of kiwi.com as an online travel agent. 

We discuss the definition of virtual interlining and the benefits to the airlines, airpo…

This episode was recorded in Lagos, Nigeria at the Headquarters of Aero Contractors, whose CEO Capt Ado Sanusi was in conversation with Toni Ukachukwu, Aviation Development Director of AviaDev. 

Amon…

Dronamics have developed a cargo drone solution that aims to carry 350kgs safely and cost-effectively. What could this do for Africa and how can this technology disrupt the current climate positively…

In our landmark 50th episode, AviaDev's Aviation Development Director, Toni Ukachukwu pays a visit to Allen Onyema, who has built a successful private airline in Nigeria against all the odds. 

They d…

In this episode, I dial across to the Big Apple (New York) to speak with Steven Kargman. 

Steven is a restructuring specialist and has participated in the IATA Aeropolitical forum and also AFRAA even…

This episode was recorded on location at the Africa Airport Expansion Summit in Kigali. 

Andreas and I discuss how to get started with planning a complex infrastructure development such as an airport…