AviaDev Insight Africa

Recorded on 15th July 2019 on location in Maputo, Mozambique, we spoke to Joep about how Airbus views the African opportunity, their current footprint and which aircraft are creating most interest in the market.

We also discuss the cost of aircraft acquisition and potential solutions for carriers.

This episode discusses the numerous opportunities that exist between China and Africa, with one of China's foremost aviation experts.

We discuss the outbound tourism market; chinese investment, construction and concessioning of airports; the opportunity for Chinese aircraft manufacturers and the attractiveness of Africa to Chinese airlines.

This episode is brought to you in conjunction with the 2019 China Aviation and Tourism Forum, https://atchinaforum.com/ taking place 24-25th October in Beijing.

Ahead of the GHI (Ground Handling International) Conference taking place in Nairobi in September 2019, we spoke to Max about the unique aspects of ground handling in Africa along with challenges and opportunities on offer to airports, airlines and ground handling companies.

For more information on the conference and African Aviation Week, visit https://african.groundhandling.com/

In this episode, we travel to Uganda to ask Mathias how the average Ugandan views the national carrier project; how much the new project is politically motivated and motivated by what is happening elsewhere in East Africa and what the future holds for private airlines in the country and region.

You can connect with Mathias by searching "fly east Africa" on all platforms

Recorded on location in London on 2nd July 2019, we spoke to Tom about the perception of African aviation safety, area of improvement and how the AviAssist Foundation is upskilling and empowering Africa to ensure a safety culture is created and maintained.