# AviaDev Insight Africa A podcast by Jon Howell. Established in 2018, AviaDev Insight Africa is the premier podcast dedicated to African Aviation. We bring prominent industry voices to the table to establish the "ground truth" in both 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 Feed: https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/120752/destinations/704471.xml ## Latest episodes - [Do you know the true value of a new or existing Air Route?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/47657ff32a33) (2026-10-26, 36 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/Full_Riverside_edit_Martin.mp4?dest-id=704471 - [AviaDev's Connectivity Update. 5th October 2026 with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/9d88b44679ae) (2026-10-05, 128 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/oct_5_26.mp4?dest-id=704471 - [Previewing AFRAA's 58th AGA: African Aviation 2030: The Industry we need to build](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/ccd71c7f3bc8) (2026-09-30, 34 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/AFRAA_AGA.mp4?dest-id=704471 - [Jambojet: The Regional Challenger. AviaDev Live from Nairobi](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/3fc09fda1e7e) (2026-09-29, 29 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/Jambo_for_YT.mp4?dest-id=704471 - [KAAO: Navigating turbulence through reinvention. AviaDev live from Nairobi](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/3f26285ad998) (2026-09-29, 27 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/KAAO_for_YT.mp4?dest-id=704471 - [Kenya Airways: Fixing the Fundamentals. AviaDev Live from Nairobi](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/6f8e6465d373) (2026-09-29, 44 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/KQ_for_YT.mp4?dest-id=704471 - [Future-Ready African Airports: The SITA and ACZ Investment Model](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/ca0abe8e01f8) (2026-09-18, 42 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/riverside_sita_and_acz_edit_for_approval_aviadev_studio.mp4?dest-id=704471 - [384. Fastjet Zimbabwe's 10-year playbook: discipline, fleet simplicity, and the next stage of growth](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/f71004c97030) (2026-09-11, 49 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/riverside_edit_-_fastjet_zimbabwe_aviadev_studio_1.mp4?dest-id=704471 - [383. September 2026's AviaDev Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/819c7116e64f) (2026-09-02, 136 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/riverside_edit_-_sept_26_aviadev_studio_1.mp4?dest-id=704471 - [382. July/ August's AviaDev Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/edf27179e5f5) (2026-08-04, 130 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/August.mp4?dest-id=704471 - [381. June's AviaDev Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/7439f5ddb01c) (2026-06-29, 118 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/riverside_junes_connectivity_up..._15_aviadev_studio_1.mp4?dest-id=704471 - [380. Washington Dulles International Airport. The natural gateway between Africa and the United States?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/dd76b29078df) (2026-05-27, 22 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/riverside_mwaa_aviadev_studio.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [379. From Runways to Real Estate: Unlocking Airport Investment Opportunities in Africa with NACO (Netherlands Airport Consultants)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/9c367db15b25) (2026-05-25, 27 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/riverside_naco_aviadev_studio.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [378. The May 2026 AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/6ce7382511a5) (2026-05-22, 113 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/riverside_aviadevs_may_connecti..._aviadev_studio.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [377. AviaDev's Connectivity update for April 2026. Etihad's 6 new Africa routes and key airline moves](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/0c4f5e340917) (2026-04-23, 103 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/riverside_aviadev_connectivity_u...___apr_23_2026_002_aviadev_studio_for_rel.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [376. Air Ghana: Exploring new horizons with Jonathan Appiah, Head of Corporate Affairs](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/f4b911a5e48a) (2026-04-16, 35 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/riverside_air_ghana___apr_15_2026_001_aviadev_studio_1.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [375. Gateway to Opportunities: Botswana's connectivity ambitions with Capt. Thuto Toise, CEO, Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/bda278da657c) (2026-04-07, 18 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/CAAB_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [374. Focus Africa: IATA's Kamil Al-Awadhi's vision for a brighter aviation future](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/7dcced96e4a6) (2026-04-02, 31 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/Kamil_Al_Awadi_for_rel_audio.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [373. AviaDev's March 2026 Connectivity Update with Behramjee Ghadially and Sean Mendis](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/ce6971ab620f) (2026-03-27, 99 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/riverside_sean__jon___mar_27_2026_001_aviadev_studio.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [372. From Reputation to Revenue: Building a strong airline brand with Rahsaan Johnson, brand expert](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/788d4d17f57a) (2026-03-16, 41 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/Rahsaan_audio.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [371. Live stage session at BARSA: Leadership Dialogue: Reframing Africa's Aviation Narrative with Prof. Bonang Mohale & Hamish Erskine, CEO, Dube Trade Port](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/68c43b5c8f55) (2026-03-09, 38 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/BARSA_FINAL_pod.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [370. ValueJet. Innovating to stay ahead by creating Viki - Their AI concierge powered by Kiu](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/2848fd86cb09) (2026-03-03, 40 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/riverside_riverside_backup_video...___feb_20_2026_001_aviadev_studio.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [369. AviaDev's February 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/86fe460a7e92) (2026-03-01, 90 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/riverside_aviadev_connectivity_u...___mar_01_2026_001_aviadev_studio.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [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](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/bf42afe4c9b5) (2026-02-24, 77 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/riverside_embraer_connecting_africa___feb_18_2026_001_aviadev_studio.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [367. Introducing Mentortude with Chidozie Uzoezie, Founder, African Aviation Group](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/4cbe997bc248) (2026-02-20, 16 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/AAG_for_release.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [366. The Bishoftu Airport Project. The start of Africa's connectivity revolution? With Miretab Tesfaye, Aviation Consultant](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/11498d564a09) (2026-02-20, 31 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/riverside_bishoftu___feb_20_2026_002_aviadev_studio.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [365. Exploring South Africa's aviation landscape and counting down to BARSA 2026 with George Mothema, CEO](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/d01f472f3aa8) (2026-02-17, 32 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/BARSA_EXP.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [364. From Accra to the World. Outlining Africa World Airlines' Fleet and Route Growth with Sohail Mahmood, Chief Operating Officer](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/b7c4b19185ea) (2026-02-01, 37 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/riverside_awa___aviadev_studio.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [363. January's AviaDev Africa Connectivity update and 2025 Awards announcements](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/1798dc155172) (2026-01-26, 100 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/Awards_final_2026.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [362. Cape Town's Hub Potential : Insights from Katherine Nicholls, MSc Air Transport Management Graduate](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/79147a689a4d) (2026-01-06, 40 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/KAtherine_edited.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [361. AviaDev Insight Africa Awards 2025](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/dddfeb7115d6) (2025-12-18, 99 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/Awards_audio_edited.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [360. AviaDev's December 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/6a0c3b4dd8e1) (2025-12-09, 80 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/Dec_Connectivity_rel.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [359. Fortifying African Airlines: Pathways to Financial Health with Raphael Haddad, President, Jetcraft Commercial](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/4dc4dc57f099) (2025-12-05, 30 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/Jetcraft_edited.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [358. Is AFCAC delivering on its bold aviation ambitions? A conversation with Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/cbf175dba51f) (2025-11-26, 74 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/AFCAC_release.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [357. From Vision to Reality: The Cape Winelands Airport Journey with Mark Wilkinson, Director](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/040b6ef19120) (2025-11-24, 32 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/CWA_for_rel.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [356. AviaDev's November 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/5eda761fa701) (2025-11-08, 77 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/Conn_Rel_final.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [355. Bridging the gap. Reflections on the ICAO NGAP event with 3 AviaDev Ambassadors](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/3638158a1a38) (2025-11-06, 44 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/NGAP_for_release.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [354. To Gaborone and Beyond: Exploring SAA's New Horizons with Tebogo Tsimane, CCO](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/56af896f0e47) (2025-11-02, 35 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/SAA_for_release.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [353. Building a better connected and more resilient future for African aviation with SITA](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/c1a1a6389ab7) (2025-10-26, 28 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/SITA_for_release.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [352. From Angola to the World. An update on TAAG's transformation with Miguel Carneiro, CCO](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/d4dc3cda2d65) (2025-10-23, 35 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/TAAG_CCO_for_release.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [351. Connecting Africa: A new era of regional expansion for Proflight Zambia with Keira Langford-Johnson, Business Development Director](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/75528cb00663) (2025-10-21, 16 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/Proflight_final_edit.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [350. AviaDev's October 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially. PART TWO](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/c70a995f1c79) (2025-10-04, 64 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/October_final_edit_pt2.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [349. AviaDev's October 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially. PART ONE](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/623fb6385dca) (2025-10-04, 67 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/October_final_edit_pt1.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [348. From The Gambia to The World with Haddy Faal, Senior Marketing and Communications Officer at The Gambia Civil Aviation Authority](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/2193ce4bcb6e) (2025-10-02, 21 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/Edited_for_lib.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [347. AviaDev's September 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/b5a5de44e31e) (2025-09-03, 105 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/Sept_for_rel_audio.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [346. Dressed for Success: ACMI explained through The Tuxedo Framework with Andrew Lester, Chapman Freeborn Airchartering](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/96f9d0ea6056) (2025-08-07, 32 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/Final_audio_edit_chap.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [345. AviaDev's July 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/d70f1308e9a8) (2025-07-31, 70 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/July_for_rel.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [344. Slow and Steady Wins the Skies: The ASKY Airlines' Journey with Martial Date Tevi-Benissan, Commercial Director](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/f62dc580ad85) (2025-07-30, 37 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/ASKY_for_rel.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [343. Dreams Delivered: Flightlink's recent regional expansion with Munawer Dhirani, Managing Director](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/32a85c441a0f) (2025-07-20, 49 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/Flightlink_for_lib.mp3?dest-id=704471 - [342. (Re)-Introducing The Fighter Pilot and CEO podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751/b9294449d4eb) (2025-07-17, 38 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/FP_episode_1.mp3?dest-id=704471 Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. Every show and episode belongs to its publisher and plays from the publisher's own feed; this site hosts none of them.