AviaDev Insight Europe

This week, we are joined by Mark Darby, CEO of regional carrier, Aurigny which is based in the Channel Islands and celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2018.  During our conversation Mark outlines the route development opportunities for other airlines and airports after the new open skies policy for the Channel Islands as well as giving us an insight into the unique challenges of running a regional carrier and at that, an island based regional carrier.

Mateusz Klimek, dedicated young network planner from Iberia was our guest this week. Truly passionate avgeek told us his incredible story from getting his first job at LOT Polish Airlines to developing a strategy for new exciting projects like Level. He also shared his view on the future of regional airports in Europe and what living in China taught him.

This week, we are joined by David Surley, from Aarhus Airport. Aarhus was the European Capital of culture in 2017 and is now established as a regional European airport with an equally strong inbound and outbound market. Why did SAS and easyJet choose Aarhus over the last 12 months and what can other regional airports learn from their approach?

This week we are joined by Thomas Bojer Eltorp from the world’s leading fares specialists, Infare.  In this episode, we examine the importance of accurate, forward-looking, fares data for regional airports and airlines as they establish the viability for potential new routes.

In this episode Andrzej gaves some very valuable advice to young aviators how to land a job within the industry. He also shares best practice for regional airports - what should they include in their business cases in order to win a route.

In this episode I speak to Paul about FlyLoLo's plans for expansion, why they are focused on developing regional departures, which airports are on their wishlist and why he feels there are big opportunities for regional airports between now and 2026.

In this episode I speak to Jeremy about what has changed since the Brexit announcement 2 years ago this week, the effect of an increasingly likely "no-deal" Brexit on the aviation industry in the UK and Europe and what should be the first priorities of the yet to be appointed, Head of Aviation Brexit Negotiations.

In this episode, Patrick describes how Kiwi.com is changing the industry by virtual interlining and how regional airports can benefit from it. Kiwi.com is one of the world´s leading tech travel companies and it´s based in Brno, Czech republic. Its CEO & founder, Oliver Dlouhý was listed in Forbes 30under30 in Europe in 2018.

In this episode, Miguel talks about the role that a tourism authority plays in attracting new air services, the advantages of being a regional airport versus a hub airport and provides an insight into what delegates can expect to experience during their stay in Valencia.