AviaDev Insight Africa
Since its creation in 2018, AviaDev Insight Africa has established itself as the premier podcast dedicated to African Aviation. We bring prominent industry voices to the table to establish the "ground truth" informally and candidly. 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
Episodes
In this episode of Avia Dev Insight Africa, host Jon Howell, CEO and founder of AviaDev Africa, discusses the latest developments in communications and technology in African aviation with Yann Cabaret, CEO of SITA for Aircraft, and Martin Smillie, Senior Vice President, .css-1t8gq41{border:none;background-image:none;background-color:transparent;box-shadow:none;color:#2F3133;cursor:pointer;font-size:inherit;padding:0;-webkit-text-decoration:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;width:-webkit-max-content;width:-moz-max-content;width:max-content;}.css-1t8gq41:hover,.css-1t8gq41:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;}
In this episode, host Jon Howell speaks with Miguel Carneiro, the Chief Commercial Officer of TAAG Angola Airlines.
The discussion covers TAAG's ambitious transformation over the past year, including the induction of new aircraft, new and reinstated routes, and the move to the new International airport.
Miguel shares insights about the airline's recent fleet expansions, deploying Boeing 787 and A220 aircraft, and the importan...
Join Jon Howell, Founder and CEO of AviaDev Africa, as he hosts a special video podcast from Lusaka at the Airlines Association of Southern Africa's Annual General Assembly. to watch the video, head to this link
In this episode, Jon speaks with Keira Langford-Johnson, the Business Development Director at Proflight Zambia.
They discuss exciting new route announcements, including Lusaka-Livingstone-Maun and Lusaka-Livingstone-Windhoe...
In this episode, we cover the latest route and fleet developments in African aviation.
This month's guests are:
Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN
Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE
1 Min Deep Dive: New York to Africa Market
33 mins Turkish Airlines' Mega Order with Boeing
41 mins Ethiopian Airlines Schedule Updates
45 mins Malawi Airlines Fleet Expan...
In this episode, we cover the latest route and fleet developments in African aviation.
Topics include the arrival of Embraer's E2 aircraft in the Airlink fleet and its strategic significance, the burgeoning route developments by Middle Eastern carriers into Nairobi, the operational changes at Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania's new routes to Accra and Lagos, and Etihad's planned seasonal entry into Zanzibar.
This month's guests are...
In this episode, we discuss the challenges and objectives of aviation development in The Gambia, focusing on both regional and international connectivity, tourism, infrastructure, and policy developments.
Haddy shares insights about The Gambia's efforts to improve connectivity and attract new routes, the importance of regional partnerships, and her vision for the future of Gambia's aviation landscape.
Welcome to the September edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa.
This month's guests are:
Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN
Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE
Topics covered this month:
Ethiopian Airlines reporting a $1.05 Billion profit on $7.6 Billion revenue
ADD-ABV going...
In this episode, I am joined by Andrew Lester, ACMI and Leasing Manager for India, the Middle East, and Africa at Chapman Freeborn Airchartering.
Together, we delve into the intricacies of ACMI (Aircraft Crew Maintenance and Insurance) leasing, comparing it to renting a tuxedo for event season, and discuss its strategic advantages for African airlines f...
Welcome to the July edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa.
This month's guests are:
Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN
Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE
Topics covered this month:
The latest in the FlySafair pilot strike saga
Virgin increasing capacity on LHR-LOS from 26 October...
In this episode, Date and I delve into the airline's growth and future ambitions.
ASKY Airlines, now operating profitably for 15 years, boasts a fleet of 14 aircraft, connecting nearly 30 destinations across Africa.
Date discusses recent network expansions, the airline's strategic focus on increasing flight frequencies, and the challenges and opportunities in African connectivity.
The conversation also covers the transition to a un...
In this wide-ranging episode, we speak to Munawer Dhirani after the inauguration of Flighlink's new Zanzibar-Nairobi daily service, exploring why now is the right time to open the route.
Additionally, we discuss fleet and network expansion objectives, Munawer's origin story, and the whole concept behind Flightlink as an airline.
An inspirational story of resilience, enterprise, flexibility, and ultimately success.
...In this episode, I share the first episode of a podcast series I hosted and recorded back in 2021, entitled "The Fighter Pilot and the CEO"
The focus of this particular episode is a conversation about whether leaders are born or made and the role of culture and education in forming effective leaders.
If you enjoyed it, you can listen to the full series on the podcast platform of your choice by searching "Fighter pilot and the...
In this episode of Aviadev Insight Africa, I spoke with Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer of FlySafair, about the airline's innovative use of AI, particularly their new AI agent named Lindi.
Together, we discuss the implications of AI in customer service, the incentives for customers to use Lindi, and the feedback received since its launch.
The conversation also features a deep dive into the fleet standardisation challenges and...
Welcome to the June edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa.
This month's guests are:
Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN
Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE
Topics covered this month:
The impact of the Trump travel ban on Africa's airlines, with a deep dive into Ethiopian Airlines'&...
This session was recorded 11th June in Zanzibar.
In this session, industry leaders discuss the critical aspects of tourism and aviation policy integration within the African context.
The panel reviews the vital role of private sector and government collaboration, and the importance of regional connectivity. Key points address the economic impact of improved air access, the challenges posed by protectionist policies, and the n...
This session was recorded 11th June in Zanzibar.
This engaging session features real-life examples from Namibia, Madagascar, and Zambia.
Moderated by Francis Doku, the discussion dives into how airlines, airports, and tourism boards can work together to overcome barriers such as high costs, regulatory challenges, and the lack of data-driven strategies.
The panelists, representing different sectors, emphasize the need for shar...
This session was recorded on Thursday, 12th June, at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar.
Key topics include ownership models, market access barriers, regulatory challenges, and strategies to unlock capital and promote growth in the sector.
Panelists share their perspectives on the significance of liberalizing the air transport market through initiatives like SAATM, the importance of risk management, and the critical need for inve...
This session was recorded on Friday, 13th June, at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar.
The panel discuss innovative strategies for increasing revenue, enhancing passenger satisfaction, and leveraging real estate development around airports.
Success stories from Zanzibar and Guinea exemplify effective modernization and operational efficiency while maintaining customer experience.
Additionally, Murat Gun from Emirates Leisure...
In this discussion, industry experts explore the critical challenges facing African aviation, including rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and financing hurdles.
Topics discussed include the viability of ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) solutions, the importance of transparent and strategic business planning for attracting investments, and the impact of government taxes and tariffs on the industry.
The session...
This session was recorded on Thursday, 12th June, at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar.
The panel discusses the integration of AI in various facets of the aviation industry, such as customer service, operational planning, revenue management, and fraud detection in payments.
Topics addressed include the benefits of AI, such as predictive maintenance, personalized customer experiences, and cost reductions, as well as challen...
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