AviaDev Insight Africa

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. 

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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

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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?

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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.

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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

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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. 

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CONNECT WITH TULI

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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. 

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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

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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 digitalization post-covid and the importance of stakeholder collaboration.

Connect with Adonis on LinkedIn

Listen to episode 240 here

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Chapters:

00:15 Introducing Adonis Succar and Digitalization

01:40 Momentum of Digitalization in African Airports

04:27 Investment and Challenges in African Airports

07:18 Visa Digitalization and Passenger Experience

12:29 Future of Seamless Intermodal Travel

15:14 Planning for Technological Advancements

17:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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

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