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Ibom Air is a state owned Nigerian carrier based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. It recently celebrated its five years anniversary.
This episode features George Uriesi who is the Chief Operating Officer of the airline. He took us through Ibom Air journey in five years not limited to:
Challenges
Milestones
Impact
Support and
Expansion and future plans

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This episode features the Kwame Bekoe, Commercial Director at Zero Petroleum. Zero Petroluem is a start up company in the U.K that uses technology to produce SAF from air and water. 
We discussed:
Challenges and opportunities of SAF production  
Partnerships and collaborations of SAF adoption 
Logistics and infrastructural challeneges of distribution 
Role in supporting UN SDGs and climate commitments

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The A.S.A.P special edition features a presentation at the WFLA Summit which held on the 28th of March 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria by Dr. Richard Aisuebeogun IAP, FCITL, Ph.D. Titled- Liberalisation  of the African Skies-The way forward. 
It covers:

1. Concept of the liberalisation  of the African skies
2. Partial implementation of the Yamoussoukro Decision
3. Challenges of full implementation of Yamoussoukro Decision
4. Need for reforms and harmonisation  of regulatory frameworks
5. Importance of connectivity and multiple designations
6. Current state and future forecast  of air transport in Africa
7. The way forward- collaboration, reforms and investment.

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Air Peace airline, a Nigerian carrier commenced its inaugural flight  on Lagos-London route on the 30th of march 2024. One month after, Toni Ukachukwu sat with Sean Mendes, an aviation consultant to share his insight on the sustainability of the airline.  The discussion on this episode covers competition, partnership, favourable environment, Government support and corporate governance.

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This edition features Lindiwe Modise, Managing Director Green Loop ESG Consultants and Green Loop Foundation. One of Botswana's leading innovative ESG organisations. The organisation is into environmental impact assessment, green rating of buildings, renewable energy solutions, environment, social governance  and biodegradable packaging.

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This episode features Chinga Mazhetese. She is the regional Officer at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAF) Office, situated in Nairobi, Kenya. She is responsible for supporting 24 member states in the region with implementing the ICAO requirements for Environmental Protection and Aeronautical Meteorology (MET).

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Andre Encarnacao is a sports tourism consultant and sustainability researcher at the university of Malaga Spain. In this episode he shares with me the impact of sport tourism  on sustainability  and his voyage to Lagos, Nigeria.

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 Hooi Hing Lee is the of founder of Volar Air Mobility , a Hong Kong based green air mobility technology company. In this episode he shares his vision of Electric Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) which aims to revolutionise  air mobility whist using existing infrastructure and civil aviation regulations to create a green aviation ecosystem across the world.

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This episode features Ged Brown CEO of Low Season Traveller and also the CEO of The Climate Friendly Travel Club initiative of the Sun X program. We discussed the environmental and economic impact and benefits of low season travel. we also discussed how the climate friendly travel helps offset carbon emission with direct benefits to consumers.

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This episode features Virginia Echavaria. Founder of Shimoshi Limited, a social enterprise dedicated to improving energy access of schools in Uganda. She is responsible for fostering and leading the partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), providing technical advice and support to the Kampala Climate Change Action Strategy. This includes designing and establishing green business investment in 79 KCCA supported schools to promote sustainable and energy efficient solutions. We spoke about how her improved institutional cook stove reduces emission which in turn is used as carbon credits.

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