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
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 347
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Episode 47. Becca Rowland, Partner, MIDAS Aviation. How visa openness drives airline traffic
This episode is accompanied by an exclusive report produced for AviaDev by event partners, MIDAS Aviation. Available to download via www.aviationdevelop.com
We discuss the progress that is being mad…
Episode 46. Romain Ekoto, Chief Aviation Officer at the Africa Development Bank. How stakeholders can unlock investment
Recorded on location 27th February in Kigali during Aviation Africa, Romain joined us to outline his remit.
We discuss the role of the bank, the proposed leasing arm and how interested parties can a…
Episode 45. Nowel Ngala, Group Commercial and Ground Operations Director, ASKY Airlines. Exposing over taxation in African aviation
In this episode, I spoke to Nowel about a recent article he published on LinkedIn that provided analysis and commentary on the current operating environment African airlines are operating in and how …
Episode 44. Karel Sucha, Managing Consultant, Lufthansa Consulting. Could an ancillary revenue strategy change the fortune of Africa's airlines?
In this episode, Karel and I discuss ancillary revenues and just how important they are to airlines globally.
Could a renewed focus on ancillary revenues be the key to airline profitability in Afric…
Episode 43. Rick Taylor, CEO, The Business Tourism Company. The importance of the MICE sector in Africa and it's link to aviation
In this episode, Rick and I explore the MICE sector in Africa.
Rick has been involved in setting up convention bureaus across Africa and putting the continent on the global map as a suitable location…
Episode 42. Harrison Musonda, Aviation Management Executive. What is the best way forward for the Zambian national carrier project?
In this episode, I speak to Harrison about a recent report that he submitted to the Zambian Government regarding the project.
We talk funding, fleet, partnerships, network and ultimately pose the qu…
Episode 41. Anthony Foord, Aviation fuel expert. Are biofuels a viable solution for African aviation?
Anthony has been working in the aviation fuel industry for 10 years, 6 of which in Africa, and recently delivered his MBA dissertation focused on the viability of biofuels in Africa.
Whilst aviation …
Episode 40. Dr Eyden Samunderu, Air Transport Expert. Unpacking the complexities of African aviation connectivity and infrastructure development
This episode complements a report produced exclusively for AviaDev, available now via the website, www.aviationdevelop.com/africa
We discuss the relative merits of privatization, consolidation and c…
Episode 39. Lance Brogden, Former RVP IATA and Former CEO, Air Botswana.
In this episode, Lance discusses his time at the helm of Air Botswana and as Regional Vice President, IATA.
He provides his top tips on how to run a successful airline operation in Africa, his view …
Episode 38. John Grant, Partner, MIDAS Aviation. Golden Triangles, Partnerships & Innovation: Africa’s Latest Opportunity
This episode is supported by a paper created by John and the MIDAS team that can be downloaded from the AviaDev website, www.aviationdevelop.com
We discuss a revolutionary approach to aviation devel…
Episode 37. Tom Robinson, Creator of Robinson Fitness. How to stay healthy while we travel
In this short episode, we discuss some of the basics that all frequent flyers should be aware of.
How to prepare for a flight, find time for fitness on a business trip and what to avoid eating.
Tom …
Episode 36. David Dubas-Fisher, UK journalist. The power of perception vs. experience
In this episode, I talk to David about his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa. David was part of a press cohort that visited Ethiopia and Zimbabwe as part of the promotion of the recently inaugurated …
Episode 35. Chamsou Andjorin, Director of Government Affairs and Market Development, Sub-Saharan Africa, Boeing. What does the future look like for Africa?
In this episode, I speak to Chamsou about the Boeing market outlook and what the findings mean for Africa in terms of growth and opportunity as we move into 2019.
Episode 34. Ato Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO, Ethiopian Airlines. An interview at 36,000 ft
This special episode was recorded on 11th December onboard the Ethiopian Airlines Dreamliner on the day the airline launched it's 4 weekly service from MAN-ADD via BRU.
I sat down with the Group CEO …
Episode 33. Frederic Lamarche, Founder and Managing Director, ASConsulting. How important is service and customer experience in African aviation?
This episode was recorded on location in Rabat, Morocco on the sidelines of the AFRAA 50th AGA.
Frederic and I discuss how there is a need for adaptation when entering or operating in the African mar…
Episode 32. The Battle for SAATM. CEO panel from AFRAA's 50th AGA, Rabat, Morocco
This episode was recorded on November 26th 2018 and is published with permission of AFRAA.
A revealing and explosive session, I have focused on the responses of key players to the question of why ar…
Episode 31. Mark Dunnachie, Head of Region- EMEA. ATR. Keeping it simple to drive regional connectivity
This episode was recorded Monday 29th October 2018 on location at the ATR Head Office in Toulouse France.
Regional, intra-African connectivity is the key to driving growth on the continent and the AT…
Episode 30. Sameer Adam, Director, Sales; Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. How Bombardier create partnerships with their airline customers
Recorded on location in Livingstone, Zambia during the Airlines Association of Southern Africa AGA, we discuss Bombardier's success in Africa across airline customers of all shapes and sizes. How do …
Episode 29. Kojo Bentum-Williams, Managing Editor, VoyagesAfriq. Why Tourism should at the top of every national agenda
Recorded 5th November 2018 on location in London at World Travel Market, we discuss how to retain integrity in media coverage in a world of fake news, the Ghanaian national carrier project and how to…
Episode 28. Xavier Mary, Director General, Dakar International Airport, Senegal.
This Episode was recorded on location in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire on 15th October. The new airport opened in late 2017 and so we get the inside track on progress so far, Air Senegal's development and f…