AviaDev Insight Africa

By Jon HowellBusiness Leisure Aviation

AviaDev Insight Africa episodes

April 18, 2019 Episode 57. Amanda Mocellin, CEO Nacelle Aviation. The future of Aerotech in Africa
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, how their solutions allow customers to "pay as you grow" and what new technologies we can expect to reach the market and improve our future travel experiences.
17 min
April 09, 2019 Episode 56. Sean Mendis, COO and Richard Kyereh, Head Commercial, Africa World Airlines. A true West African success story
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 South African Airways and Emirates, the national carrier in Ghana and how to develop human capital on the continent.

23 min
April 09, 2019 Episode 56. Sean Mendis, COO and Richard Kyereh, Head Commercial, Africa World Airlines. A true West African success story
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 South African Airways and Emirates, the national carrier in Ghana and how to develop human capital on the continent.
23 min
April 07, 2019 Episode 55. Raj Kotecha, Founder and CEO, Creative Content Agency. The importance of the personal brand in the 21st century
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. Namely, the power of developing and building a personal brand through developing content and adding value.

Raj has been instrumental in my journey and one reason I started this podcast.

He has worked with thought leaders and celebrities across industries to help them develop their own unique "personal brand".

Find out more at https://rajkotecha.com/
20 min
April 07, 2019 Episode 55. Raj Kotecha, Founder and CEO, Creative Content Agency. The importance of the personal brand in the 21st century
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. Namely, the power of developing and building a personal brand through developing content and adding value.
He has worked with thought leaders and celebrities across industries to help them develop their own unique "personal brand".
Find out more at https://rajkotecha.com/
20 min
April 01, 2019 Episode 54. Romuald Touembou Ngueyap. Editor in Chief, Newsaero.info. un voyage autour de l'afrique francophone
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 Francophone African news.

We discuss the current state of the market and the key players to watch over the coming years, plus the implementation of open skies in the region and how the industry can educate governments to facilitate and not suffocate aviation development.

AviaDev are proud to have Newsaero as a media partner and you can visit the site and sign up for updates at www.newsaero.info
28 min
April 01, 2019 Episode 54. Romuald Touembou Ngueyap. Editor in Chief, Newsaero.info. un voyage autour de l'afrique francophone
We discuss the current state of the market and the key players to watch over the coming years, plus the implementation of open skies in the region and how the industry can educate governments to facilitate and not suffocate aviation development.
AviaDev are proud to have Newsaero as a media partner and you can visit the site and sign up for updates at www.newsaero.info
28 min
March 28, 2019 Episode 53. Marco van Ieperen, Head of Airline Partnerships, Kiwi.com. Outlining the concept and application of virtual interlining for Africa
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, airports and passengers, its application in Africa and what's next for the fast-moving tech company.

Pour yourself a cup of something, pull on your running shoes, grab the dog lead and dive right in.
17 min
March 28, 2019 Episode 53. Marco van Ieperen, Head of Airline Partnerships, Kiwi.com. Outlining the concept and application of virtual interlining for Africa
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, airports and passengers, its application in Africa and what's next for the fast-moving tech company.
Pour yourself a cup of something, pull on your running shoes, grab the dog lead and dive right in.
17 min
March 26, 2019 Episode 52. Capt. Ado Sanusi, CEO, Aero Contractors. Reinvention and diversification of an airline operation
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.

Among issues discussed included Aero contractors stability since being under receivership by AMCON, re-fleeting, the Low-Cost opportunity in Nigeria and Africa, re-branding and the development of Aero contractors strategic business units which includes Aero MRO and so much more.
40 min