AviaDev Insight Africa

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1. Do you know the true value of a new or existing Air Route?

   26 Oct 2026 · 36 min · S1 E391

   Quantifying the Value of Air Connectivity for destinations. How can destinations make a stronger case for new air routes - and protect the ones they already have? In this episode, host Jon Howell speaks with…

2. AviaDev's Connectivity Update. 5th October 2026 with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially

   5 Oct 2026 · 2 h 08 min · S1 E362

   The latest updates impacting sub-Saharan African aviation. This episode covers a packed set of route launches, fleet moves, and network restructurings across sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. Host Jon Howell is joined by…

3. Previewing AFRAA's 58th AGA: African Aviation 2030: The Industry we need to build

   30 Sep 2026 · 34 min · S1 E389

   Previewing the African Airlines Association 58th AGA with Secretary General, Abderahmane Berthe Ahead of the Annual General Assembly in Libreville, Gabon, Jon Howell caught up with the SG and together they cover the…

4. Jambojet: The Regional Challenger. AviaDev Live from Nairobi

   29 Sep 2026 · 28 min · S1 E388

   Jambojet CEO and MD Karanja Ndegwa joins The AviaDev team to discuss the airline's return to regional flying with its Entebbe route, why it suspended flights to Zanzibar, and how it plans to grow its fleet. The…

5. KAAO: Navigating turbulence through reinvention. AviaDev live from Nairobi

   29 Sep 2026 · 27 min · S1 E387

   Kenya's Aviation sector is under pressure. How is the industry adapting to disruption? In this episode, Engineer Liz Aluvanze, CEO of the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO), and Chairperson Mbuvi Ngunze discuss…

6. Kenya Airways: Fixing the Fundamentals. AviaDev Live from Nairobi

   29 Sep 2026 · 43 min · S1 E386

   What will it take for Kenya Airways to turn its business around? In this episode, Julius Thairu, Chief Commercial and Customer Officer at Kenya Airways, discusses the airline's priorities: restoring grounded aircraft,…

7. Future-Ready African Airports: The SITA and ACZ Investment Model

   18 Sep 2026 · 42 min · S1 E385

   In this episode, host Jon Howell speaks with Selim Bouri, President, Middle East, Africa and Turkiye, SITA, and Daniel Muchuchuti, ICT Director, Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ). The conversation explores the latest…

8. 384. Fastjet Zimbabwe's 10-year playbook: discipline, fleet simplicity, and the next stage of growth

   11 Sep 2026 · 48 min · S1 E384

   Fastjet Zimbabwe Business CEO and Country Head Donahue Cortes joins Host Jon Howell to reflect on more than a decade of airline operations in a volatile market. They discuss how Fastjet Zimbabwe built resilience, why…

9. 383. September 2026's AviaDev Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially

   2 Sep 2026 · 2 h 16 min · S1 E383

   In this episode of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity Podcast, Jon Howell is joined by Sean Mendis and Behramjee for a fast-moving roundup of the biggest aviation stories across Africa and beyond. If you want a…

10. 382. July/ August's AviaDev Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially

    4 Aug 2026 · 2 h 10 min · S1 E382

    Join host Jon Howell, Founder and CEO of AviaDev Africa, joined by Regular Guests and Aviation Consultants, Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially as they dive into the latest developments in African aviation. Chapters:…

11. 381. June's AviaDev Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially

    29 Jun 2026 · 1 h 58 min · S1 E381

    Join host Jon Howell, Founder and CEO of AviaDev Africa, joined by Regular Guests and Aviation Consultants, Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially as they dive into the latest developments in African aviation. Sign up to…

12. 380. Washington Dulles International Airport. The natural gateway between Africa and the United States?

    27 May 2026 · 21 min · S1 E380

    This episode explores how Washington Dulles International Airport is positioning itself as a key gateway between Africa and the United States. Featuring insights from Ariana McKnire, Director of Airline Business…

13. 379. From Runways to Real Estate: Unlocking Airport Investment Opportunities in Africa with NACO (Netherlands Airport Consultants)

    25 May 2026 · 27 min · S1 E388

    In this episode of the AviaDev Insight Africa podcast, we delve into the strategies African airports can adopt to enhance non-aeronautical revenues and attract investment. Save the below infographic for more insights…

14. 378. The May 2026 AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially

    22 May 2026 · 1 h 53 min · S1 E378

    Welcome to the May 2026 AviaDev Connectivity Update! Join host Jon Howell, Founder and CEO of AviaDev Africa, joined by Regular Guests and Aviation Consultants, Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially as they dive into the…

15. 377. AviaDev's Connectivity update for April 2026. Etihad's 6 new Africa routes and key airline moves

    23 Apr 2026 · 1 h 42 min · S1 E377

    In the 30th edition of the AviaDev Africa Connectivity Update, host Jon Howell is joined by usual guests, Aviation Consultants Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially to review the biggest stories impacting African…

16. 376. Air Ghana: Exploring new horizons with Jonathan Appiah, Head of Corporate Affairs

    16 Apr 2026 · 35 min · S1 E376

    In this episode, Jon Howell hosts Jonathan Appiah of Air Ghana to explain the airline's background, ownership and strategy amid strong interest from attending delegates ahead of AviaDev. Jonathan recounts his move…

17. 375. Gateway to Opportunities: Botswana's connectivity ambitions with Capt. Thuto Toise, CEO, Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)

    7 Apr 2026 · 18 min · S1 E375

    In this episode, we host Capt. Thuto Toise, the newly appointed CEO of the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana, to discuss Botswana's aviation ambitions and its strategic decision to host AviaDev Africa 2026. Capt.…

18. 374. Focus Africa: IATA's Kamil Al-Awadhi's vision for a brighter aviation future

    2 Apr 2026 · 31 min

    In this episode, host Jon Howell hosts IATA's Regional VP for Africa and the Middle East, Kamil Al-Awadhi, to discuss why SAATM has seen little progress since its 2018 signing, citing state protectionism, limited…

19. 373. AviaDev's March 2026 Connectivity Update with Behramjee Ghadially and Sean Mendis

    27 Mar 2026 · 1 h 39 min · S1 E373

    In the March 2026 AviDev Africa connectivity update, host Jon Howell and consultants Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially discuss how the Iran war and GCC corridor disruption are reshaping Africa-related air travel,…

20. 372. From Reputation to Revenue: Building a strong airline brand with Rahsaan Johnson, brand expert

    16 Mar 2026 · 41 min · S1 E372

    In this episode of AviaDev Insight Africa, we speak to Rahsaan Johnson, former Managing Director of Global Communications at Delta, with 13 years at United, about what "brand" means for airlines and why it drives…

21. 371. Live stage session at BARSA: Leadership Dialogue: Reframing Africa's Aviation Narrative with Prof. Bonang Mohale & Hamish Erskine, CEO, Dube Trade Port

    9 Mar 2026 · 37 min · S1 E371

    This a special podcast episode recorded on 6th March 2026 as part of the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa Annual Conference. In the episode, Professor Mohale argues Africa's economic and aviation story…

22. 370. ValueJet. Innovating to stay ahead by creating Viki - Their AI concierge powered by Kiu

    3 Mar 2026 · 39 min · S1 E370

    In this episode, we explore the innovative journey of ValueJet, a Nigerian airline that has recently introduced Viki, the first AI concierge in Africa. Temi Adjijola, the head of business program and IT at Value Jet,…

23. 369. AviaDev's February 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially

    1 Mar 2026 · 1 h 29 min · S1 E369

    *Subscribe to our mailing list to never miss another episode and stay up to date with event news: https://www.aviadev.com/keep-me-updated In this episode, we cover the latest route and fleet developments in African…

24. 368. Connecting Africa with Embraer. A recap of the top 10 unserved intra sub-Saharan African routes with Theo Wensink, Head of Airline Marketing, Middle East and Africa

    24 Feb 2026 · 1 h 17 min · S1 E368

    In this episode, Host Jon Howell sits down with Theo Wensink, Head of Airline Marketing, Middle East and Africa at Embraer to discuss the "Connecting Africa" report which premiered at AviaDev Africa 2025. Providing…

25. 367. Introducing Mentortude with Chidozie Uzoezie, Founder, African Aviation Group

    20 Feb 2026 · 15 min · S1 E367

    In this episode of AviaDev Insight Africa, host Jon Howell speaks with Chidozie Uzoezie, founder of the African Aviation Group (AAG), about the impact of the group on aspiring aviators in Africa. They discuss the…

26. 366. The Bishoftu Airport Project. The start of Africa's connectivity revolution? With Miretab Tesfaye, Aviation Consultant

    20 Feb 2026 · 31 min · S1 E366

    In this episode of AviaDev Insight Africa, Jon Howell speaks with aviation consultant Miretab Tesfaye about the ambitious Bishoftu Airport project in Ethiopia. They discuss the airport's projected capacity, the…

27. 365. Exploring South Africa's aviation landscape and counting down to BARSA 2026 with George Mothema, CEO

    17 Feb 2026 · 31 min · S1 E365

    In this episode, we speak with George Mothema, CEO of the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA), to review the state of South African aviation in 2026 and preview the upcoming BARSA conference in…

28. 364. From Accra to the World. Outlining Africa World Airlines' Fleet and Route Growth with Sohail Mahmood, Chief Operating Officer

    1 Feb 2026 · 36 min · S1 E364

    In this episode, the focus is on Africa World Airlines (AWA) and its new Chief Operating Officer, Sohail Mahmood Sohail shares his aviation journey so far and what attracted him to join AWA. We then delve into the…

29. 363. January's AviaDev Africa Connectivity update and 2025 Awards announcements

    26 Jan 2026 · 1 h 40 min · S1 E363

    This session was live-streamed on 26th January 2026. To stay up to date with all things AviaDev, sign up at https://www.aviadev.com/keep-me-updated As always, we are joined by our trusted pair — Behramjee Ghadially…

30. 362. Cape Town's Hub Potential : Insights from Katherine Nicholls, MSc Air Transport Management Graduate

    6 Jan 2026 · 39 min · S1 E362

    Katherine Nicholls is a South African who recently graduated from the University of Surrey with an MSc in Air Transport Management. Her dissertation focused on the potential for Cape Town to evolve from a destination…

31. 361. AviaDev Insight Africa Awards 2025

    18 Dec 2025 · 1 h 39 min · S1 E361

    This is an audio recording of the annual AviaDev Insight Africa Awards, which was also live-streamed via the AviaDev YouTube channel and Jon Howell's personal LinkedIn page. Join our monthly podcast guests, Sean…

32. 360. AviaDev's December 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially

    9 Dec 2025 · 1 h 20 min · S1 E360

    *Subscribe to our mailing list to never miss another episode and stay up to date with event news: https://www.aviadev.com/keep-me-updated In this episode, we cover the latest route and fleet developments in African…

33. 359. Fortifying African Airlines: Pathways to Financial Health with Raphael Haddad, President, Jetcraft Commercial

    5 Dec 2025 · 30 min · S1 E359

    Subscribe to our mailing list to never miss another episode and stay up to date with event news: https://www.aviadev.com/keep-me-updated This episode was recorded Tuesday 2nd December on location in Luanda, Angola,…

34. 358. Is AFCAC delivering on its bold aviation ambitions? A conversation with Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General

    26 Nov 2025 · 1 h 13 min · S1 E358

    Subscribe to our mailing list to never miss another episode and stay up to date with event news: https://www.aviadev.com/keep-me-updated In this episode, we feature Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary-General of the African…

35. 357. From Vision to Reality: The Cape Winelands Airport Journey with Mark Wilkinson, Director

    24 Nov 2025 · 32 min · S1 E357

    In this episode, we feature the exciting development of Cape Winelands Airport in the Western Cape, South Africa. Jon is joined by Mark Wilkinson, Director, and together, they discuss the project's inception,…

36. 356. AviaDev's November 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially

    8 Nov 2025 · 1 h 16 min · S1 E356

    In this episode, we cover the latest route and fleet developments in African aviation. Topics include: SAA's new Johannesburg - Gaborone route and fleet RFP Proflight Zambia's new Maun route via Livingstone…

37. 355. Bridging the gap. Reflections on the ICAO NGAP event with 3 AviaDev Ambassadors

    6 Nov 2025 · 43 min · S1 E355

    In this episode of AviaDev Insight Africa, host Jon Howell speaks with three inspirational AviaDev ambassadors—Mahek Shah, Usman Cisse, and Ellah Wafula about their experiences at the recent ICAO Next Generation of…

38. 354. To Gaborone and Beyond: Exploring SAA's New Horizons with Tebogo Tsimane, CCO

    2 Nov 2025 · 35 min · S1 E354

    In this episode of AviaDev Insight Africa, Jon welcomes SAA's CCO, Tebogo Tsimane. Together, they dive into SAA's upcoming 4th November route launch, Johannesburg to Gaborone, and explore the strategic and operational…

39. 353. Building a better connected and more resilient future for African aviation with SITA

    26 Oct 2025 · 27 min · S1 E353

    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…

40. 352. From Angola to the World. An update on TAAG's transformation with Miguel Carneiro, CCO

    23 Oct 2025 · 34 min · S1 E352

    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…

41. 351. Connecting Africa: A new era of regional expansion for Proflight Zambia with Keira Langford-Johnson, Business Development Director

    21 Oct 2025 · 15 min · S1 E351

    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…

42. 350. AviaDev's October 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially. PART TWO

    4 Oct 2025 · 1 h 03 min · S1 E350

    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…

43. 349. AviaDev's October 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially. PART ONE

    4 Oct 2025 · 1 h 06 min · S1 E349

    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…

44. 348. From The Gambia to The World with Haddy Faal, Senior Marketing and Communications Officer at The Gambia Civil Aviation Authority

    2 Oct 2025 · 21 min · S1 E348

    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…

45. 347. AviaDev's September 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially

    3 Sep 2025 · 1 h 44 min · S1 E347

    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…

46. 346. Dressed for Success: ACMI explained through The Tuxedo Framework with Andrew Lester, Chapman Freeborn Airchartering

    7 Aug 2025 · 32 min · S1 E346

    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…

47. 345. AviaDev's July 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially

    31 Jul 2025 · 1 h 09 min · S1 E345

    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…

48. 344. Slow and Steady Wins the Skies: The ASKY Airlines' Journey with Martial Date Tevi-Benissan, Commercial Director

    30 Jul 2025 · 37 min · S1 E344

    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.…

49. 343. Dreams Delivered: Flightlink's recent regional expansion with Munawer Dhirani, Managing Director

    20 Jul 2025 · 48 min · S1 E343

    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…

50. 342. (Re)-Introducing The Fighter Pilot and CEO podcast

    17 Jul 2025 · 37 min · S1 E342

    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…