#AVIADEV’S JON HOWELL RELEASES OVERVIEW OF HIS PODCAST TRANSMISSIONS ABOUT AFRICAN AVIATION
(Posted 21st February 2019)
AviaDev Insight Africa
By Jon Howell: African aviation fanatic and podcaster
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AviaDev Insight is the first podcast dedicated to the African aviation industry. We bring prominent industry voices to the table to establish the “ground truth” in an informal and candid fashion. The podcast was created by Jon Howell, Founder and Managing Director of AviaDev Africa, Africa’s premier event dedicated to developing air connectivity to, from and within the African continent
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| 1 | Episode 43. Rick Taylor, CEO, The Business Tourism Company. The importance of the MICE sector in Africa and it’s link to aviation | In this episode, Rick and I explore the MICE sector in Africa. Rick has been involved in setting up convention bureaus across Africa and putting the continent on the global map as a suitable location for meetings and conventions. Meetings,… | 20 2 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 2 | Episode 42. Harrison Musonda, Aviation Management Executive. What is the best way forward for the Zambian national carrier project? | In this episode, I speak to Harrison about a recent report that he submitted to the Zambian Government regarding the project. We talk funding, fleet, partnerships, network and ultimately pose the question “Will the project deliver a net benefit… | 18 2 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 3 | Episode 41. Anthony Foord, Aviation fuel expert. Are biofuels a viable solution for African aviation? | Anthony has been working in the aviation fuel industry for 10 years, 6 of which in Africa, and recently delivered his MBA dissertation focused on the viability of biofuels in Africa. Whilst aviation accounts for around 2% of global emissions, the… | 15 2 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 4 | Episode 40. Dr Eyden Samunderu, Air Transport Expert. Unpacking the complexities of African aviation connectivity and infrastructure development | This episode complements a report produced exclusively for AviaDev, available now via the website, www.aviationdevelop.com/africa We discuss the relative merits of privatization, consolidation and collaboration and the infrastructure conundrum:… | 10 2 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 5 | Episode 39. Lance Brogden, Former RVP IATA and Former CEO, Air Botswana. | In this episode, Lance discusses his time at the helm of Air Botswana and as Regional Vice President, IATA. He provides his top tips on how to run a successful airline operation in Africa, his view on the future of intra-African air connectivity… | 3 2 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 6 | Episode 38. John Grant, Partner, MIDAS Aviation. Golden Triangles, Partnerships & Innovation: Africa’s Latest Opportunity | This episode is supported by a paper created by John and the MIDAS team that can be downloaded from the AviaDev website, www.aviationdevelop.com We discuss a revolutionary approach to aviation development on the continent. Joint ventures,… | 30 1 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 7 | Episode 37. Tom Robinson, Creator of Robinson Fitness. How to stay healthy while we travel | In this short episode, we discuss some of the basics that all frequent flyers should be aware of. How to prepare for a flight, find time for fitness on a business trip and what to avoid eating. Tom can be found on Instagram at… | 23 1 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 8 | Episode 36. David Dubas-Fisher, UK journalist. The power of perception vs. experience | In this episode, I talk to David about his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa. David was part of a press cohort that visited Ethiopia and Zimbabwe as part of the promotion of the recently inaugurated MAN-ADD flight. He describes his experiences… | 8 1 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 9 | Episode 35. Chamsou Andjorin, Director of Government Affairs and Market Development, Sub-Saharan Africa, Boeing. What does the future look like for Africa? | In this episode, I speak to Chamsou about the Boeing market outlook and what the findings mean for Africa in terms of growth and opportunity as we move into 2019. | 27 12 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 10 | Episode 34. Ato Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO, Ethiopian Airlines. An interview at 36,000 ft | This special episode was recorded on 11th December onboard the Ethiopian Airlines Dreamliner on the day the airline launched it’s 4 weekly service from MAN-ADD via BRU. I sat down with the Group CEO and discussed the Manchester route, SAATM, equity… | 11 12 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 11 | Episode 33. Frederic Lamarche, Founder and Managing Director, ASConsulting. How important is service and customer experience in African aviation? | This episode was recorded on location in Rabat, Morocco on the sidelines of the AFRAA 50th AGA. Frederic and I discuss how there is a need for adaptation when entering or operating in the African market and how customer experience differentiation… | 5 12 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 12 | Episode 32. The Battle for SAATM. CEO panel from AFRAA’s 50th AGA, Rabat, Morocco | This episode was recorded on November 26th 2018 and is published with permission of AFRAA. A revealing and explosive session, I have focused on the responses of key players to the question of why are countries resisting SAATM? Which side… | 29 11 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 13 | Episode 31. Mark Dunnachie, Head of Region- EMEA. ATR. Keeping it simple to drive regional connectivity | This episode was recorded Monday 29th October 2018 on location at the ATR Head Office in Toulouse France. Regional, intra-African connectivity is the key to driving growth on the continent and the ATR 42 and 72 have been instrumental thus far. … | 19 11 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 14 | Episode 30. Sameer Adam, Director, Sales; Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. How Bombardier create partnerships with their airline customers | Recorded on location in Livingstone, Zambia during the Airlines Association of Southern Africa AGA, we discuss Bombardier’s success in Africa across airline customers of all shapes and sizes. How do they see the landscape developing? | 12 11 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 15 | Episode 29. Kojo Bentum-Williams, Managing Editor, VoyagesAfriq. Why Tourism should at the top of every national agenda | Recorded 5th November 2018 on location in London at World Travel Market, we discuss how to retain integrity in media coverage in a world of fake news, the Ghanaian national carrier project and how to adopt a joined-up approach to tourism development | 7 11 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 16 | Episode 28. Xavier Mary, Director General, Dakar International Airport, Senegal. | This Episode was recorded on location in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on 15th October. The new airport opened in late 2017 and so we get the inside track on progress so far, Air Senegal’s development and future connectivity objectives. | 4 11 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 17 | Episode 27. Girma Wake, Godfather of African Aviation. Where to next for African aviation? | This episode was recorded on 31st October 2018, over breakfast on location in Toulouse where Ato Girma Wake and I attended the launch of Airbus’ white paper on Africa. We discuss Ethiopian Airlines, SAATM progress, National Carriers and human… | 1 11 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 18 | Episode 26. Jason Sutcliffe, Marketing Executive Middle East and Africa, Rolls-Royce. How to harness the digital revolution | This episode was recorded on location at the AASA (Airlines Association of Southern Africa) Annual General Assembly in Zambia on 12th October 2018. We discuss the African opportunity, Rolls-Royce’s commitment to the next generation and much… | 28 10 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 19 | Episode 25. Abderahmane Berthe, Secretary General, AFRAA (African Airlines Association) | Recorded 16th October 2018 on location at the ACI Africa (Airports Council International) Annual General Assembly in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, this episode covers the role of AFRAA in the implementation of SAATM (Single African Air Transport Market)… | 24 10 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 20 | Episode 24. Tefera Mekonnen Tefera, Director Air Transport, African Civil Aviation Commission | Recorded 12th October 2018 on location at the AASA (Airlines Association of Southern Africa) Annual General Assembly in Livingstone, Zambia, this episode delivers the ground truth regarding the implementation of SAATM (Single African Air Transport… | 24 10 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 21 | Episode 23. Elizabeth Sasu, Founder and CEO of gh-aviation. The story of an aviation blogger | In this episode, I speak to one of Ghana’s most influential aviation voices, Lizzy Sasu. We discuss the potential of Ghana as a hub for West Africa, the potential national carrier and how any aspiring journalists can get started | 10 10 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 22 | Episode 22. Nadine Meichsner, Senior Commercial Peformance Analyst, British Airways. Ethiopian Airlines as a potential role model for African Airlines | In this episode, Nadine discusses her recently published thesis which outlines what makes Ethiopian stand out from its African peers and what they can learn. We talk SAATM, Management Stability, Human Capital, Equity… | 4 10 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 23 | Episode 21. Bob James OBE, CEO, AerFin. Why Africa is the perfect secondary home for regional aircraft | In this episode, we were delighted to be able to speak to Bob James OBE about his company’s moves to place aircraft in Africa. We also talk entrepreneurship and how he built a business from scratch to one now employing over 100 employees and operating.. | 28 9 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 24 | Episode 20. Nico Bezuidenhout, CEO, fastjet reacts to interim results to 30 June 2018 | In this episode, we spoke to fastjet CEO, Nico Bezuidenhout immediately after landing back in South Africa from London, where the interim results for 2018 were presented. We talk about whether fastjet will pull out of Tanzania, whether the… | 27 9 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 25 | Episode 19. Derek Nseko, Managing Director, iFly Aviation. Bridging the gap between the community and the industry | In this episode, Derek outlines his own incredible personal journey and the real results that iFly is delivering for underprivileged children in South Africa, providing them with their first flight experience and all the other skills they need to… | 24 8 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 26 | Episode 18. Tomas Chlumecky, Aviation Doctor. The African national carrier conundrum | In this episode, I take my medicine and visit the doctor to understand which African airlines need surgery. What is behind the obsession with operating a national carrier in Africa and is SAATM being undermined by recent fifth freedom grants? Are… | 27 7 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 27 | Episode 17. Ian Kincaid, Senior Vice President, Airline partnerships, InterVISTAS. The future of liberalisation in Africa | In this episode, I speak to the author of the much-heralded report commissioned in 2014 by IATA to understand the benefits of liberalization. The report shows the wider economic benefits of a liberalised African sky, but implementation has been slow…. | 6 7 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 28 | Episode 16. Martin Jansen van Vuuren, leading African economist. The role of the stakeholder in delivering new air services | In this episode, I talk to Martin about the catalytic impact air services have on a destination and how non-traditional stakeholders can get involved in the process. The economic impact of a new air service is far-reaching and we hope to bring more… | 27 6 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 29 | Episode 15. Raphael Kuuchi and Ato Girma Wake. Who is Raphael Kuuchi? | This interview was recorded on June 14th during AviaDev Africa 2018 in Cape Town. Raphael Kuuchi, Vice President for Africa, IATA was interviewed by Ato Girma Wake, Former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines and Former Chairman of RwandAir. Raphael… | 19 6 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 30 | Episode 14. Nico Bezuidenhout, CEO, fastjet. Is fastjet African aviation’s rising star? | This episode was recorded live during the AviaDev Africa 2018 conference in Cape Town. The Managing Director of AviaDev, Jon Howell, interviewed Nico live on stage covering subjects from ticket distribution to fleet planning, traffic rights and… | 18 6 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 31 | Episode 13. Mike Collini. Vice President Development Sub Saharan Africa at Hilton. The airport hotel opportunity | In this episode, I speak to Mike on the sidelines of the AviaDev Africa conference regarding Hilton’s commitment to airport hotel development in Africa and why they want to work closely with both airline network planners and the airport authorities… | 15 6 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 32 | Episode 12. Marcel Langeslag, Senior Airport Consultant for NACO. The future development of Africa’s airports | In this episode, we speak to Marcel about airport development in Africa. Where do the opportunities lie and how can we ensure investment meets the growing demand. Are creative solutions to airport capacity issues required? | 6 6 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 33 | Episode 11. Lindsey Elkin, Head of Marketing, Sub-Saharan Africa, Uber. The future is closer than you think | In this episode, we speak to Lindsey about Uber’s plans for Elevate. Elevate will see flying cars become a reality by the year 2020. Could it be a solution to the challenge of traffic congestion in Africa’s cities? | 5 6 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 34 | Episode 10. Manish Shrivastava, Co-Founder, Travel Commerce Solutions. How Africa can adopt technology to leapfrog the rest of the World. | In this Episode, we speak to Manish about the adoption of technology by African airlines and how they have an opportunity to “leap-frog” the rest of the world and learn from their experiences. | 4 6 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 35 | Episode 9. Embraer- the right size for Africa? Gad Wavomba, Sales Director, Embraer | In this episode, Gad Wavomba talks to us about his African aviation experience and just what Embraer has planned for Africa | 18 5 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 36 | Episode 8. Flying Doctors Nigeria. A lesson in entrepreneurship and determination. Dr Ola Orekunrin Brown, Founder and Managing Director, Flying Doctors Nigeria | In this episode, Dr Ola tells us her story of how she launched the first dedicated flying doctor service for Nigeria and West Africa, shares her advice for the next generation and inspirations. | 14 5 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 37 | Episode 7. One day every passenger will be an astronaut. Phylis Makurunje, Materials Engineer | In this episode, Phylis and I discuss hypersonic flight and the viability or otherwise of the technology and application for commercial aviation in the future. Don’t forget to subscribe. | 10 5 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 38 | Episode 6. Cape Town. Africa’s route development star. David King, Project Manager, Wesgro | In this episode, David and I discuss the incredible success of Cape Town in attracting new airlines and their plans and vision for the future Don’t forget to subscribe | 2 5 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 39 | Episode 5. A lifetime in African aviation. Ato Girma Wake, former CEO Ethiopian Airlines | This episode was recorded live on the stage at AviaDev Africa 2017. Your host, Jon Howell, was honoured to share the stage with Ato Girma, to discuss his personal journey. What first kindled his passion and how does he see the future? All those… | 27 4 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 40 | Episode 4. fastjet: Africa’s game changer? Sylvain Bosc, CCO, fastjet | In this episode, we talk about fastjet’s previous challenges and path to success as the airline aims to bring affordable fares to Africa. Don’t forget to subscribe | 24 4 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 41 | Episode 3. A focus on South africa and macro-economics with Daniel Silke, Global Keynote Speaker, Political Economy Analyst & Futurist and Author | In this episode, recorded in Cape Town, Daniel and I discuss the hot topic of what to do with South African Airways and the wider political and economic factors to consider. Don’t forget to subscribe | 24 4 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 42 | Episode 2. An African Safari by air with Prof. Wolfgang Thome, Publisher, ATC News | In this episode, we discuss the aviation landscape in East and Southern Africa, the Single African Air Transport Market and the future Don’t forget to subscribe | 24 4 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 43 | Episode 1. Focus on Nigeria with Toni Ukachukwu, Editor, Aviators Africa | In the first episode, we discuss the Nigerian aviation landscape and brainstorm the national carrier conundrum and challenges relating to human capital in Africa. Don’t forget to subscribe | 24 4 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
