Episode 92. Gaurav Agarwal, Former Head of International network planning and fleet development at South African Airways. Is an internal merger the way forward for South Africa's national carrier

290. Presenting the airport real estate opportunity. Previewing AviaDev Real Estate with Marcel Langeslag and Nelly Alandou, NACO: In 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. ... by AviaDev Insight Africa

19 min listen

289. AviaDev's May 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant and Dr James Pearson, Analyst, Simple Flying: Welcome 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,... by AviaDev Insight Africa

64 min listen

288. The future of travel catering and retailing is already here with Nomusa Khumalo, Chief Customer Officer at Tourvest Retail Services: In 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,... by AviaDev Insight Africa

21 min listen

287. Engaging tourism stakeholders in air route development with Jillian Blackbeard, CEO of Africa's Eden: In 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.... by AviaDev Insight Africa

33 min listen

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: In this episode, I am joined by 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,... by AviaDev Insight Africa

25 min listen

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: On 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 , Senior Vice President of Communications and... by AviaDev Insight Africa

23 min listen

284. Protecting the passenger and generating ancillary revenue for African Airlines, with Nick Ashton and Andrew Ridgway, Protect Group: In 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

43 min listen

283. AviaDev's April 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant: Welcome 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,... by AviaDev Insight Africa

59 min listen

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: Aviation 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,... by AviaDev Insight Africa

29 min listen

281. AviaDev's March 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant and Tatenda Karuwa, Journalist, Simple Flying: Welcome 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,... by AviaDev Insight Africa

70 min listen

280. An introduction to Aviation Week Africa 2024 with Hellen Mwamba: In 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

15 min listen

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: In this episode, I speak to Peter Knights, CEO of Wild Africa Fund. Together, we discuss the organization's mission to popularize conservation across Africa and engage local communities through media and influencers. ... by AviaDev Insight Africa

25 min listen

278. Previewing 2024's BARSA summit with George Mothema, CEO: In 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

31 min listen

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: Welcome 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

63 min listen

276. Kenya Airways' updated connectivity strategy with Martin Gitonga, Head of Network Planning and Alliances: This 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

56 min listen

275. Improving accessibility and communication for differently able travellers in Africa with Victo Nalule, Founder, Tunaweza Foundation: In 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

33 min listen

274. The impact of aeropolitics on air connectivity in Africa with Dr. Namhla Tshetu, Executive Manager for Corporate Services at Airlink: In 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

38 min listen

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: Welcome 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

55 min listen

272. Reinventing fuel with Zero. A huge opportunity for Africa with Kwame Bekoe, Commercial Director: This episode was recorded on location in London at the Headquarters of Zero on 30th November 2023. Zero, 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

22 min listen

271. The African aircraft market. Identifying trends for 2024 and beyond with Raphael Haddad, President, Jetcraft Commercial: This 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

26 min listen

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: This 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

63 min listen

269. Understanding Namibia's connectivity ambitions with Bisey Uirab, CEO, Namibia Airports Company: This 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

15 min listen

268. Announcing 3 new regional routes for FlyNamibia with Andre Compion, Managing Director: This 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

15 min listen

267. Sustainability in the air. Understanding the African opportunity with Dirk Singer, Head of Sustainability: In 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,... by AviaDev Insight Africa

27 min listen

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: This 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,... by AviaDev Insight Africa

62 min listen

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): This 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

42 min listen

264. "Strides to Transform Aviation for Development" Previewing the AFRAA AGA with Abderahmane Berthe, Secretary General, AFRAA: This 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

16 min listen

263. discover airlines' African dream, with Helmut Woelfel, Chief Commercial Officer: In 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

19 min listen

262. Previewing FlySafair's regional expansion with Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer: In 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

21 min listen

261. flydubai adds Mombasa and outlines ambitious African growth plans, with Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, flydubai: In 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... by AviaDev Insight Africa

15 min listen

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