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
307. AviaDev's November 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Behramjee Ghadially, and special guest Joao Po Jorge
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 …
306. Unveiling Zanzibar's Aviation Ambitions with Seif Juma, Director General, Zanzibar Airports Authority
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 i…
305. Leadership in African Aviation: A deep dive with Jacob Rogers
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 …
304. AviaDev's October 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Chief Regional Troublemaker and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant
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 AviaDe…
303. TAAG Angola's fleet transformation and network expansion with Miguel Carneiro, Chief Commercial Officer, TAAG Angola Airlines
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 experi…
302. Previewing the Cape Town - Windhoek route and celebrating 10 years of FlySafair with Elmar Conradie, CEO, FlySafair
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…
301. The 2024 AviaDev Ambassadors. "Your journey is defined by the heights you dare to dream."
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, t…
300. Exploring the Horizons: Uncovering Africa's Unserved Air Routes with Geert Lemaire, Marketing Director, Market Intelligence, Airbus
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 Avi…
299. Connecting SADC and more new routes on the horizon. A conversation with Ms Lulu Rasebotsa, CEO, Air Botswana
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 ex…
298. Unlocking the digitalization opportunity at African airports with Adonis Succar, Vice President of Business Management for the Middle Eastern Africa at SITA
In this episode of Aviadev Insight Africa, recorded live in Johannesburg, South Africa, we explore the digital transformation in African airports.
We discuss the investment in African airport digital…
297. AviaDev's September 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Chief Regional Troublemaker and Lorne Philpot, aviation journalist
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 AviaD…
296. AviaDev's August 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Chief Regional Troublemaker and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant
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 …
295. A game changer for Africa? Air Asia to launch Kuala Lumpur - Nairobi. An overview of why Nairobi and why now with Paul Carroll, Chief Commercial Officer, Air Asia Group
In this episode, we focus on a carrier that has recently announced it will be launching services to mainland Africa for the first time.
Air Asia will launch Kuala Lumpur - Nairobi on 15th November w…
294. AviaDev's July 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Chief Regional Troublemaker and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant
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 …
293. Protecting profitability. Finding the right insurance solution with Denis Kulikov, Deputy CEO, AI12
In this episode, Jon and Denis discuss the importance of insurance in the African aviation industry. Insurance is a substantial operating cost and many African airlines may be overpaying or have the …
292. The evolution of representation and distribution for African airlines with Achma Asokan, Group CEO, Airlinepros
In this episode, Jon and Achma discuss the evolving landscape of airline distribution and the strategies African airlines can use to extend their global reach.
Achma shares her inspiring journey in t…
291. Reducing the cost of distribution for African airlines by harnessing the power of technology and Artificial Intelligence with Richard Ortega, Commercial Director EMEA, KIU System Solutions
In this episode, Jon and Richard explore the impact and opportunities harnessing technology and AI can have on African aviation, focusing on distribution, interlining, and the role of artificial inte…
290. Presenting the airport real estate opportunity. Previewing AviaDev Real Estate with Marcel Langeslag and Nelly Alandou, NACO
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 Rea…
289. AviaDev's May 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant and Dr James Pearson, Analyst, Simple Flying
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…
288. The future of travel catering and retailing is already here with Nomusa Khumalo, Chief Customer Officer at Tourvest Retail Services
In this episode of Aviadev Insight Africa, Nomusa joins Jon to discuss Tourvest's involvement in revolutionizing the African travel landscape and their support for airlines and airports in developing…