AviaDev Insight Africa
296 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSince its creation in 2018, AviaDev Insight Africa has established itself as the premier podcast dedicated to African Aviation.
It takes the pulse of those involved in shaping the industry in an informal and candid fashion.
The podcast was created by Jon Howell, Founder and CEO of AviaDev Africa, Africa's premier event dedicated to developing air connectivity to, from, and within the African continent
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293. Protecting profitability. Finding the right insurance solution with Denis Kulikov, Deputy CEO, AI12
June 10, 2024 10:32 - 19 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this episode, Jon and Denis discuss the importance of insurance in the African aviation industry. Insurance is a substantial operating cost and many African airlines may be overpaying or have the wrong solution for their needs. AI12, is a specialist insurance and reinsurance broker and part of the Avia Solutions Group. Together, they highlight the need for African airlines to present themselves properly to the international market and the role of insurance brokers in advocating for t...
292. The evolution of representation and distribution for African airlines with Achma Asokan, Group CEO, Airlinepros
June 07, 2024 11:22 - 31 minutes - 72.8 MBIn this episode, Jon and Achma discuss the evolving landscape of airline distribution and the strategies African airlines can use to extend their global reach. Achma shares her inspiring journey in the aviation industry, insights into revenue management, and the importance of a robust distribution strategy. The conversation also touches on the significance of technology, the role of tourism boards, and Achma's future visions for the industry. Connect with Achma here Find out more a...
291. Reducing the cost of distribution for African airlines by harnessing the power of technology and Artificial Intelligence with Richard Ortega, Commercial Director EMEA, KIU System Solutions
June 06, 2024 13:11 - 30 minutes - 68.8 MBIn this episode, Jon and Richard explore the impact and opportunities harnessing technology and AI can have on African aviation, focusing on distribution, interlining, and the role of artificial intelligence. They discuss the adaptation African airlines require to optimize their distribution channels and the potential of using AI to enhance customer service and reduce operational costs. The Kiu team will attend AviaDev Africa 2024, 19-21 June in Windhoek, Namibia. Find out more about...
290. Presenting the airport real estate opportunity. Previewing AviaDev Real Estate with Marcel Langeslag and Nelly Alandou, NACO
May 20, 2024 08:33 - 19 minutes - 44 MBIn this podcast, I am joined by Marcel Langeslag, Director Aviation Africa and Nelly Alandou, airport planning consultant at Netherlands Airport Consultants (NACO) to preview the upcoming AviaDev Real Estate event on 19th June 2024 in Windhoek. Building a resilient business model through diversifying revenues has never been more important. However, this requires careful planning and appreciation of the local investment environment. In the episode, we discuss the current investment envi...
289. AviaDev's May 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant and Dr James Pearson, Analyst, Simple Flying
May 16, 2024 16:38 - 1 hour - 146 MBWelcome to the eighth 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, and Dr. James Pearson, Analyst at Simple Flying. Together, we discuss: Norse Atlantic Airways, a new carrier for Africa, is launching a three times a week operation from Gatwick in London to Cape Town International. Jon rec...
288. The future of travel catering and retailing is already here with Nomusa Khumalo, Chief Customer Officer at Tourvest Retail Services
May 15, 2024 08:25 - 20 minutes - 47.1 MBIn this episode of Aviadev Insight Africa, Nomusa joins Jon to discuss Tourvest's involvement in revolutionizing the African travel landscape and their support for airlines and airports in developing their retail and catering solutions. Specifically, we explore how Tourvest has been working with FlySafair to deliver an improved onboard experience, driving ancillary airline revenues whilst rewarding crew for performance. We finish by looking to the future and how a shift towards radical ...
287. Engaging tourism stakeholders in air route development with Jillian Blackbeard, CEO of Africa's Eden
May 07, 2024 08:13 - 32 minutes - 75.4 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Jillian Blackbeard, the founder of Africa's Eden. Together, we discuss the mission of Africa's Eden, the importance of airlift to the organization's success, and practical steps to develop air access in the region. Africa's Eden was launched in response to a call from the private sector to address challenges in the tourism industry. The organization focuses on creating a collaborative ecosystem and works with various stakeholders, including tourism produ...
286. Hunting in packs. Previewing the AviaDev Air Route Development Masterclass for Tourism Stakeholders with Natalia Rosa, Tourism Project Lead at the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance
April 29, 2024 07:46 - 24 minutes - 56.6 MBIn this episode, I am joined by Natalia Rosa to elaborate on the partnership between AviaDev and SADC Business Council and preview the Air Route Development Masterclass which will be held during AviaDev Africa 2024. Together, we discuss: Natalia's background, role, and mandate Air Access as a policy focus of SADC Are policy-makers listening to the industry? The format and purpose of the workshop and partnership To find out more and register visit www.aviadev.com
285. A new airline for Africa. A deep dive into Norse Atlantic Airways' new Cape Town Route, with Philip Allport, Senior Vice President of Communications
April 25, 2024 15:03 - 22 minutes - 52.6 MBOn the 18th April 2024, Norse Atlantic announced the launch of a 3 weekly service from London Gatwick to Cape Town International starting at the end of October. In this podcast, I am joined by Philip Allport, Senior Vice President of Communications and together we discuss: ✈️ Norse's business model, fleet and network ✈️ Why Cape Town is the first African destination and the role the Cape Town Air Access team played in attracting the route ✈️ Norse's approach to other popular destinat...
284. Protecting the passenger and generating ancillary revenue for African Airlines, with Nick Ashton and Andrew Ridgway, Protect Group
April 24, 2024 07:19 - 42 minutes - 97.8 MBIn this episode, we discuss the role and importance of ancillary revenue for African airlines. Today, it is not just a case of upselling, but personalising an offer that the passenger will benefit from. Protect is the world leader in refundable booking protection and work with a variety of airlines globally, including Ethiopian Airlines. I am joined by Nick Ashton, Global Airline Lead,and Andrew Ridgway, Head of Strategic Partnerships and together we discuss: Their aviation industr...
283. AviaDev's April 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant
April 15, 2024 13:11 - 58 minutes - 134 MBWelcome to the seventh 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, and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. Together, we discuss: Turkish Airlines' continued growth and focus on Africa Qatar Airways announcing 4 x weekly Kinshasa service Access to European markets for African carr...
282. Aviation as a force for good. The story of relocating 2 rescued lions to Africa with Will Travers OBE, Founder and Executive President of the Born Free Foundation
March 28, 2024 14:18 - 28 minutes - 65.8 MBAviation can be much maligned as an industry and we are all conscious of the challenges we face, but we must not lose sight of the fact that aviation has a unique way of solving unique problems. In this episode, I am joined by Will Travers OBE, Founder and Executive President of the Born Free Foundation, to discuss the positive impact of aviation in wildlife conservation. Together, we discuss the story of Tsar and Jamil, two rescued lions, and the challenges of relocating animals. Will ...
281. AviaDev's March 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant and Tatenda Karuwa, Journalist, Simple Flying
March 16, 2024 07:51 - 1 hour - 160 MBWelcome to the sixth 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, and Tatenda Karuwa, journalist, Simple Flying: Together, we discussed: Air Peace to London Gatwick fastjet increasing the frequency of their Vic Falls - Kruger route ASKY AIRLINES restarting operations in Niger after E...
280. An introduction to Aviation Week Africa 2024 with Hellen Mwamba
March 14, 2024 20:42 - 15 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode, Helen Mwamba joins me to discuss the Aviation Week Africa Summit Exhibition and Air Show, taking place 22-26 April in Lusaka, Zambia. Together, we discuss: How and why the event was created and what it aims to achieve Who the event partners are The format of the event Some of the speaker and session highlights Find out more at https://aviationweekafrica.com/
279. The Wild Africa Fund. How aviation stakeholders can harness the power of media and influencers to drive awareness of wildlife conservation and attract a new generation of passengers with Peter Knights OBE, CEO
March 04, 2024 09:15 - 24 minutes - 56.8 MBIn this episode, I speak to Peter Knights, CEO of Wild Africa Fund. https://wildafricafund.org/ Together, we discuss the organization's mission to popularize conservation across Africa and engage local communities through media and influencers. Takeaways: The Wild Africa Fund aims to popularize conservation across Africa and engage local communities through media and influencers. Tourism plays a crucial role in wildlife conservation and economic development...
278. Previewing 2024's BARSA summit with George Mothema, CEO
February 23, 2024 13:50 - 30 minutes - 70.3 MBIn this episode, we hear from George Mothema, head of the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA). The theme of the upcoming summit is: "Moving forward: Embracing accountability for a better future." Together we discussed: BARSA's mandate and summit objectives Key objectives for BARSA in 2024 - ensuring fuel security, addressing regulatory issues, and supporting the development of aviation infrastructure. Key sessions and speakers we will hear fr...
277. The February AviaDev Insight Connectivity Update. A deep dive into air route developments on the African continent, with Sean Mendis, independent aviation consultant and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant
February 13, 2024 09:24 - 1 hour - 143 MBWelcome to the fifth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s Connectivity update, a podcast that offers insights into new route developments in Africa. Hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa, this podcast covers new route developments and expansions in the aviation industry on the African continent. In this episode, we discuss: Ethiopian Airlines' Summer 24 schedule, which includes new destinations and increased frequencies. They also highlight the airline's focus ...
276. Kenya Airways' updated connectivity strategy with Martin Gitonga, Head of Network Planning and Alliances
February 12, 2024 10:34 - 55 minutes - 128 MBThis episode is something a little bit different and hugely exciting. Those avid listeners know that each month we are now delivering a connectivity update where we summarise and analyse the route changes to, from, and within Africa in the previous month. Kenya Airways announced some huge changes to the network and to discuss this we are joined by Martin Gitonga, head of network planning and alliances at the airline to discuss the thought process behind the strategy. I was joined f...
275. Improving accessibility and communication for differently able travellers in Africa with Victo Nalule, Founder, Tunaweza Foundation
January 24, 2024 07:06 - 33 minutes - 76 MBIn this episode, Jon and Victo discuss the need for better accessibility and communication for differently able travelers in Africa, as well as the importance of creating uniform global standards. They also explore the role of airlines and customers in driving change and using technology to improve accessibility. Victo shares her experiences and highlights the work of the Tunaweza Foundation in supporting people with disabilities. The episode concludes with a discussion on Victo's TED Ta...
274. The impact of aeropolitics on air connectivity in Africa with Dr. Namhla Tshetu, Executive Manager for Corporate Services at Airlink
January 18, 2024 09:21 - 37 minutes - 86.8 MBIn this episode of AviaDev Insight Africa, host Jon Howell interviews Dr. Namhla Tshetu, the Executive Manager for Corporate Services at Airlink, Africa's largest private carrier. Together, they discuss Namhla's role in aeropolitical affairs and her aviation journey. They also touch upon the Airlinkers booklet and The Link program, sharing its successes. Namhla talks about her recently completed PhD on open skies in Africa and the potential for its realization. A deep dive into the t...
273. The January AviaDev Insight Connectivity Update. A deep dive into air route developments on the African continent, with Sean Mendis, independent aviation consultant and James Pearson, Aviation analyst, Simple Flying
January 12, 2024 20:00 - 55 minutes - 126 MBWelcome to the fourth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s Connectivity update, a podcast that offers insights into new route developments in Africa. Hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa, this podcast covers new route developments and expansions in the aviation industry on the African continent. For this month's episode, Jon is joined by two industry analysts, Sean Mendis and Dr. James Pearson, to discuss and analyze these developments. In this episode, the podcast di...
272. Reinventing fuel with Zero. A huge opportunity for Africa with Kwame Bekoe, Commercial Director
December 11, 2023 09:38 - 22 minutes - 51.1 MBThis episode was recorded on location in London at the Headquarters of Zero on 30th November 2023. Zero, https://www.zero.co/ is a pioneer in the field of sustainable aviation fuel and I visited Kwame Bekoe, an industry colleagues and a personal friend, who is serving as the Commercial Director of the business. Kwame Bekoe has a rich aviation history including working with GECAS, a large international lessor, and before this over 10 years with Airbus. After completing an MBA with Colu...
271. The African aircraft market. Identifying trends for 2024 and beyond with Raphael Haddad, President, Jetcraft Commercial
December 06, 2023 13:53 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBThis episode was recorded on location in Kampala, Uganda where I attended the 55th African Airlines Association AGA, hosted by our friends at Uganda Airlines, During the 3 days, I took the opportunity to sit down with Raphael Haddad, President of Jetcraft commercial who spent 18 years working with Bombardier in Africa, Europe and the Middle East bringing the Q400, C-series which became the A220 and also the Crj 1000 to the continent. He set up Jetcraft commercial in 2015 where he focuse...
270. The December AviaDev Insight Connectivity Update. A deep dive into air route developments on the African continent, with Sean Mendis, independent aviation consultant and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant
December 04, 2023 16:10 - 1 hour - 145 MBThis episode is the third of a new format that focuses on sub-Saharan African air route development, with a specific focus on routes that are due to start or cease in the next quarter. My guests for this podcast are: Aviation consultant, analyst and commentator, Sean Mendis, who brings over 20 years of experience in the industry, including stints managing airports, commercial airlines, and also cargo airlines in Africa and the Middle East. Behramjee Ghadially, an aviation consultant w...
269. Understanding Namibia's connectivity ambitions with Bisey Uirab, CEO, Namibia Airports Company
November 14, 2023 08:17 - 14 minutes - 34.2 MBThis episode was recorded 7th November 2023 on location in Windhoek, Namibia I spoke with Bisey Uirab, the CEO of the Namibia Airports Company, who is responsible for the operation and development of the country's airports. Bisey himself has a long history of leading multiple private sector and state organizations including the Namibia Ports Authority, where he served as CEO for 10 years before becoming CEO of NAC in 2019. In the episode, we discuss: The connectivity and aviation de...
268. Announcing 3 new regional routes for FlyNamibia with Andre Compion, Managing Director
November 12, 2023 10:49 - 15 minutes - 35 MBThis episode was recorded on 7th November on location in Windhoek, Namibia, where AviaDev Africa 2024 will take place June 19-21. Today’s guest is at the helm of one of the most important stakeholders, FlyNamibia, who will be heavily involved in the event as an official carrier Andre Compion is a well-known Namibian businessman and the Managing Director of FlyNamibia. In the episode, we discuss: How and why Fly Namibia was created The thinking behind the equity stake from Airlink...
267. Sustainability in the air. Understanding the African opportunity with Dirk Singer, Head of Sustainability
November 03, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 60.8 MBIn this episode, we dive into a topic that has been dominating conversations over the last couple of years, specifically aviation’s role in supporting the drive towards net zero and a more sustainable industry. To do this I am joined by Dirk Singer, the Head of Sustainability at Simpliflying, a consulting firm that is dedicated to supporting a greener and more environmentally sustainable future for air travel. Together we discuss: How best to address the topic of sustainability with in...
266. The October AviaDev Insight Connectivity Update. A deep dive into air route developments on the African continent, with Sean Mendis, independent aviation consultant and Tatenda Karuwa, Simple Flying
October 25, 2023 09:32 - 1 hour - 143 MBThis episode is the second of a new format that focuses on sub-Saharan African air route development, with a specific focus on routes that are due to start or cease in the next quarter. My guests for this podcast are: Aviation consultant, analyst and commentator, Sean Mendis, who brings over 20 years of experience in the industry, including stints managing airports, commercial airlines, and also cargo airlines in Africa and the Middle East. Tatenda Karuwa - a journalist writing for Si...
265. A focus on fifth freedom opportunities, rules of engagement and new intra-African routes with Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General, African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC)
October 19, 2023 12:32 - 41 minutes - 96.1 MBThis podcast was recorded on 18th October in Dakar, Senegal, where I was attending the ACI Africa Annual General Assembly. Senegal is also the home base of the African Civil Aviation Commission or AFCAC who have been very visible and busy sensitising stakeholders in terms of the benefits of the single African air transport market. In June at AviaDev, AFCAC and AviaDev signed an MoU to support each other in the fields of communication and route development. In this episode, Adefunke Ade...
264. "Strides to Transform Aviation for Development" Previewing the AFRAA AGA with Abderahmane Berthe, Secretary General, AFRAA
October 13, 2023 11:25 - 15 minutes - 36.4 MBThis episode is an opportunity to understand what we can expect from the upcoming AFRAA AGA taking place in Kampala, Uganda in November 2023. Together we discuss: The African aviation recovery AFRAA’s current priorities Preview of sessions, speakers and topics to be addressed at the AGA What will be on offer for the delegates Find out more about the AFRAA AGA here Hit that share button to share these insights with someone you feel will benefit from listening and see you for th...
263. discover airlines' African dream, with Helmut Woelfel, Chief Commercial Officer
September 26, 2023 09:52 - 19 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this episode, we are heading to Germany to meet the CCO of discover airlines an airline delivering a huge number of international tourists to the African continent. In this episode, we discover... The origin story of the airline The current network and how it has been developed The fleet composition and product offering The market composition The rebranding exercise Future African destinations How airports and destinations can influence Discover's planning decisions The ...
262. Previewing FlySafair's regional expansion with Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer
September 25, 2023 08:57 - 21 minutes - 48 MBIn this episode, we welcome back a previous guest, Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair, a low-cost South African airline that is about to embark on a regional expansion launching new routes to Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Mozambique. Together we discuss: Why now is the right time to enter these new markets What is driving the demand on the routes? How FlySafair expect the routes and load factors to develop and the role local partners will play in this development How AviaD...
261. flydubai adds Mombasa and outlines ambitious African growth plans, with Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, flydubai
September 19, 2023 20:08 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode, I am joined by flydubai, a very important international airline serving multiple points in Africa, which has just announced a brand new route, taking its African network to 11 destinations in 10 countries. The airline has announced it will serve Mombasa on the east coast of Kenya 4 times per week from January 2024. In this podcast, we hear directly from the airline as to what has prompted this new route announcement and also to get a general feel of FlyDubai’s approach t...
260. The AviaDev Insight Connectivity Update. A deep dive into air route developments on the African continent, with Sean Mendis, independent aviation consultant
September 18, 2023 08:32 - 58 minutes - 133 MBThis episode is the first of a new format that focuses on sub-Saharan African air route development, with a specific focus on routes that are due to start or cease in the next quarter. We also have a rumour mill section focusing on those routes that could be on the horizon. My guest for this podcast is aviation consultant, analyst and commentator, Sean Mendis, who brings over 20 years of experience in the industry, including stints managing airports, commercial airlines, and also cargo air...
259. A new airport for Africa. Previewing the New Luanda Airport investor presentation with Ricardo Viegas D’Abreu Minister of Transport, The Republic of Angola
September 07, 2023 10:57 - 11 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode, we travel to the Republic of Angola, in southern Africa where the new Luanda International Airport will soon come online with the ambition to become a major hub for Africa. Ahead of the inauguration, the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Angola is hosting an online event, on Tuesday 19th September which will offer potential investors an overview of the project itself and associated investment opportunities. To preview the event, it’s a great honour to welcome back...
258. Rodger Foster receives the 2023 Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award
July 04, 2023 14:43 - 37 minutes - 84.7 MBThis episode was recorded on June 16th 2023. Mr Foster has been instrumental in the growth of Airlink since its inception in 1992. Airlink operates over 50 commercial jetliners operating to more than 45 destinations in 14 African countries and to St Helena Island, making it the largest privately-owned regional airline in Africa. Airlink continues to expand its route network, connecting more African cities and promoting tourism and trade across the continent. We take this opportunity...
257. AviaDev Africa 2023 Route Development Panel. Designing a Sustainable Route Development Plan: How to attract and Retain Airlines in Africa
July 03, 2023 09:43 - 55 minutes - 128 MBThis podcast is a recording of a panel session from June 16th 2023. Together, we discuss what are airlines looking for and how airports can work with their stakeholders to deliver innovative approaches that will ultimately create sustainable route networks. MODERATOR: Refilwe Ledwaba, Founder, Girls Fly Africa In conversation with: Tim Harris, Partner, Consulum Nowel Ngala, Director, Commercial & Ground Operations, ASKY Hendrik Du Preez, Vice President Sales - Africa, Qatar Air...
256. AviaDev Africa 2023 OEM panel. How Original Equipment Manufacturers have helped airlines adapt their strategies to deliver new routes and revenue streams during and after the pandemic
June 30, 2023 09:15 - 45 minutes - 103 MBThis podcast is a recording of a panel session from June 15th 2023. Join us as we discuss how the OEMs have supported their customers to adapt their strategy to open new routes and deliver new revenue streams during and since the pandemic. MODERATOR: Aaron Munetsi, CEO, Airlines Association of Southern Africa In conversation with: Dominique Dumas, Vice President Sales Africa & Indian Ocean, ATR Joep Ellers, Airline Marketing Director - Africa, Airbus James Bosse, Director Sales,...
255. AviaDev Africa 2023 CEO panel. Profit before planet? Navigating investment in environmental solutions amidst financial challenges
June 29, 2023 06:04 - 50 minutes - 116 MBThis episode is a recording from June 15th. Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities facing African airline CEOs as they work to integrate sustainable practices into their operations. Can African airlines prioritize sustainability over profit in the short-term? MODERATOR: Hilka Birns, Aviation Journalist, ch-aviation In conversation with: Jenifer Bamuturaki, Chief Executive Officer , Uganda Airlines Eduardo Fairen, Chief Executive Officer, TAAG Linden Burns, Communi...
254. Panel Session 3, AviaDev Africa. Innovating for Success. How technology is driving efficiency, building resilience and improving profitability across the African Aviation Industry
June 26, 2023 10:24 - 36 minutes - 83.2 MBThis is a recording of the AviaDev Africa panel session from June 15th focused on How the latest technological innovations enable the African aviation industry to operate more efficiently and sustainably. MODERATOR: Habba Hadijah Kamwesiga, Head of Marketing & Communications , RwandAir In conversation with: Richard Ortega, Commercial Director EMEA, Kiu System Solutions Judy Waruiru, Managing Director, DPO Pay Javed Malik, Chair of the Advisory Board, Ink Innovation Brett Presto...
253: AviaDev Real Estate: Creating a Winning Formula for Airport Hotels in Africa: Understanding the Requirements for Success
June 21, 2023 13:14 - 33 minutes - 76.9 MBThis is a recording of the session entitled "Creating a winning formula for airport hotels in Africa: Understanding the requirements for success" Moderator: Trevor Ward, Principal, W Hospitality Group In conversation with Shamil Manek, Director, The Merwest Company
252. Understanding the benefits of implementing a comprehensive MRO system for your airline with Brett Preston, and Esenthren Govender, Executives at Technodyn International
May 31, 2023 07:33 - 18 minutes - 42.8 MBIn just over 2 weeks, the African aviation industry will convene in Nairobi, Kenya for AviaDev Africa. We have a panel dedicated to discussing new technologies at the event. Post Covid, digitisation is one of the hottest topics in the industry and one of the companies blazing a trail in this space is Technodyn International, which already support a multitude of companies across the aviation value chain. In this episode, we discuss: How Technodyn and IFS are related and what solutions a...
251. Simplifying payments and preventing fraud for African airlines with Judy Waruiru, Managing Director, DPO Pay
May 25, 2023 11:02 - 15 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode, we meet the leader of a true African success story. Since its inception in 2006, DPO Pay has played a vital role in changing the payments landscape across Africa. Together, we discover how DPO supports its airline customers to process transactions seamlessly and prevent fraud, whilst simplifying the process for the general public and making air travel more accessible. Find out more about DPO Pay here Connect or follow Judy on LinkedIn here If you enjoyed this epi...
250. How Kiu System Solutions is supporting African airlines to widen their distribution whilst lowering their costs with Rodger Whittle, Commercial Director for Africa at Kiu
May 18, 2023 10:01 - 26 minutes - 60.9 MBThis podcast was recorded 10th May on-site at the AFRAA aviation stakeholders convention in Addis Ababa, where I was joined by Rodger Whittle, The commercial director for Africa at Kiu, a company with a global footprint that offers an innovative and robust Passenger Service system and suite of airline Solutions. Rodger himself has vast African aviation experience and is now leading the charge to support airlines to reduce their cost of distribution. Today’s episode is supported by an art...
249. Developing Africa's human capital with Kassie Yimam,President, Ethiopian Aviation University
May 12, 2023 08:32 - 19 minutes - 44.2 MBThis podcast was recorded May 10th in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during the AFRAA aviation stakeholders convention which was hosted by Ethiopian Airlines. One of the secrets of Ethiopian airlines' success is their drive to constantly innovate and develop. The aviation academy is one example of the group's has diversification and has recently been upgraded to an aviation university. Together, we talk about how Africa can develop the skills required to support human capital development on t...
248. Outlining Lufthansa's expansion in Africa with Kevin Markette, General Manager East Africa at the Lufthansa Group
May 07, 2023 16:04 - 23 minutes - 54.4 MBFor this episode, I am joined by Kevin Markette, General Manager, East Africa at the Lufthansa Group. On 2nd May 2023, the group announced a capacity/ schedule increase for Lufthansa, Eurowings Discover, and Brussels airlines in the region. Together, we discuss what has driven this announcement and what this means for the region. You can connect with Kevin on Linkedin here and of course, meet the team at AviaDev Africa 2023 in Nairobi this June.
247. Exploring Kenya's connectivity with Jacob Bwana, Head of Marketing and Business Development at Kenya Airports Authority
April 25, 2023 15:23 - 21 minutes - 49 MBFor this episode, we find ourselves in Nairobi Kenya, where the AviaDev Africa conference will take place in June. Our Host partners for the event are the Kenya Airports Authority, an autonomous body charged with the responsibility of managing all airports across Kenya. They are also the entity that is actively involved in route development, the main focus of AviaDev, namely engaging the airlines to start or expand their services to Kenya’s airports. In this episode, I am joined by Jac...
246. Delivering operational and technological innovations to build business resilience with Javed Malik, INK Innovation
April 17, 2023 15:42 - 36 minutes - 82.6 MBIn this episode, we take a glimpse into the future of how we may travel and how airports and airlines can incorporate innovation to build resilience into their businesses. I am joined by Javed Malik, Chair of the Advisory Board at Ink Innovation. Javed has been a leader in the aviation industry for over 27 years, having held various Group and C-level positions, including Group COO of AirAsia, COO of Bangalore Airport, along with senior roles at Qatar Airways, Worldwide Flight Services and ...
245. "Changing the African Aviation Narrative" Talking all things Ethiopian Airlines and Previewing the AFRAA Stakeholders Convention with Ato Mesfin Tasew Bekele, Group CEO, Ethiopian Airlines and Mr Abderahmane Berthe, SG, AFRAA
April 13, 2023 16:48 - 28 minutes - 65.6 MBIn this episode of the podcast, we dive deep into the current priorities of Ethiopian Airlines, the hosts of the upcoming 11th AFRAA Aviation Stakeholders Convention, scheduled to take place 7-9th May in Addis Ababa. Together we discuss: How important the African has market been in making ET what it is today and what it will be tomorrow in the face of continued competition The latest news on Ethiopian's partnerships across Africa, especially Nigeria and the DRC. What informed the new...
244. SAATM's role in driving intra-African connectivity with Madame Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General, AFCAC
March 27, 2023 08:51 - 43 minutes - 99.7 MBIn this episode, we head to Dakar, Senegal to pay a visit to the Headquarters of The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), a specialist agency of the African Union. AFCAC is the executing agency of SAATM, the Single Africa Air Transport Market, which if successfully implemented could hold the key to a golden age of Aviation development on the continent. To discuss progress, challenges, and priorities, we are joined by the recipient of the 2021 AviaDev Ato Girma Wake lifetime award ...