Aviadev Insight

In this episode, we discuss how technology will support the passenger journey and improve the passenger experience.  We discuss why now is the perfect time to take a fresh look at how technology can replace or support existing systems and how often it is not as capital or labour intensive a process as it was in the past.  Finally, we discuss the role of the health/immunity passport in the African market and how we can continue to travel in a part vaccinated world.  Connect with Shawn here Find out more about ink here: 

In this episode, we are joined by the Head of Partnerships and Industry Affairs at Dohop.  Nick has over 15 years airline experience gathered at carriers such as British Airways, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia and Vueling and outlines how partnerships between airlines have evolved over this time and where they are heading.  We focus on the opportunity for African airports and airlines to harness this technology to improve the customer experience, drive more direct bookings and build their route network through partnerships.  You can connect with Nick here Find out more about Dohop at www.dohop.com 

In this episode, we are joined by Ciaran Wilson, Head of Sales, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Howard Blankenship, Head of Global Sales at Cellpoint Digital.  In March 2021, Cellpoint was appointed by Avianca, to optimize their payments across their global operation. The Latin American market has huge similarities to that of Africa, so together we explore the unique challenges airlines face in the current market and the future of payments.  You can connect with Ciaran here You can connect with Howard here Find out more about Cellpoint here

For this episode, we were joined by 3 members of the Collins Aerospace Avionics team, Jens Ziesel, Regional Sales Director; Kimberley Patel, Account Director and Philippe Hervy, Account Director.   Collins Aerospace Avionics has created a dedicated Africa team in 2020 and in this podcast, we explore how they have supported their customers, why they are so excited about the continent's prospects, and how they work to add value in this ever-changing climate.   Connect with Jens here Connect with Kimberley here Connect with Philippe here Find out more about Collins here

On 14th April 2021, Nowel Ngala, Group Commercial and Ground Operations Director at ASKY Airlines was appointed Chairman of the AFRAA Aero-political committee.  Nowel published a comprehensive article outlining his key objectives in this role, which can be read here and forms the basis of this conversation.  We discuss: The distinction between taxes and charges Whether taxes and charges will continue to rise in African aviation  Whether governments understand the true value of aviation How we as an industry can support a call for reforms Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed it, please share with your network and register now for AviaDev Africa, taking place 9-10 June online: https://www.aviationdevelop.com/africa/   

This episode is the first in a new series of podcasts spotlighting innovation and the impact of positive disruption on the African aviation industry, ahead of AviaDev Africa 2021 ONLINE.  First, I am joined by Meir Hadassi Turner, Founder and CEO of AeroCRS, an innovative provider of passenger service systems and much more besides, to discuss the changing needs of airlines.  We then move to Cape Town, South Africa, where I am joined by Jon Ayache, CEO and Cilliers Jordaan, Head of Commercial at lift. We discuss how they were able to leverage technology to launch in a short window and what their plans are in the short, medium and longer-term.  Register now to attend AviaDev Africa at www.aviationdevelop.com/africa and find out more about AeroCRS at https://www.aerocrs.com/ 

This is a recording of a brand new format we introduced at AviaDev: SkyHeroes. SkyHeroes is the aviation talkshow where 3 of industry experts share their open opinions on hot aviation topics in a light way, sometimes controversial, sometimes not completely politically correct, sometimes funny. But if we can still laugh, even in these difficult times, it means we are still alive, right? This time our experts were John Grant, Sean Mendis and Max Oldorf and the topics we were discussing included: The return of 737 MAX European Court decided that state aid to AirFrance and SAS was not discriminatory New airlines on the rise in Africa Turkish Airlines taking the leading position on the global market It was a fascinating discussion. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

This episode is the seventh in our "Audience with" series of live audience interviews recorded live on 26th February 2021. Sanjeev is the CEO of East Africa's largest private cargo airline, the Vice Chairman of The International Air Cargo Association and Vice Chairman of the AFRAA Cargo Task Force.  In the session, we discuss the following: Astral's role in distributing the vaccine across Africa New markets that Astral are exploring Interlining agreements and co-operation Fleet expansion plans To connect with Sanjeev click here https://www.astral-aviation.com/

This is a recording of a live interview Juraj Toth did with Dirk Singer on 23 February 2021. Dirk works as a Research Director at Simpliflying. He produces daily newsletter with updates on how aviation, travel and tourism are responding to the ongoing pandemic, what measures are here to stay, how travel will look like in the part vaccinated world and other related topics. Dirk is one of the very few people out there following the implications of the pandemic on air travel very closely from the very beginning. In the interview guys discussed everything from vaccination, to testing and digital health passports and how all of this will reflect on the way summer 2021 will look for airports, airlines, destinations and general public. If you haven´t done it yet, you can subscribe here to receive newsletter from Dirk with daily updates on air travel in a part vaccinated world.

This episode is co-hosted by AviaDev Special Advisor, John Barcroft. Almost 20 months after the last live AviaDev Africa event, we meet the 3 ambassadors and check in on their professional progress since the event.  We discuss their personal aviation stories and hopes and dreams for the future.  Connect with Kgomotso Connect with Shingai You can watch the session from AviaDev Africa 2019 here

This episode is the sixth in our "Audience with" series of live audience interviews recorded live on 12th February 2021. Mr. Berthé is the Secretary General of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the leading trade association for African airlines. He is also an air transport industry expert. In the session, we discuss the following: AFRAA's current priorities Access to financing for all African airlines Member sentiment towards SAATM and AfCFTA Collaboration between member airlines through harnessing new technologies Contact AFRAA at info@afraa.org  You can download the infographic here  

In this episode, I am rejoined by Daniel Silke who featured in episode 3. Daniel is a well-respected analyst and commentator on political and economic issues in Africa and beyond. Together we explore: The macro-economic trends and how these will impact Africa The AfCFTA and how much impact it can have  Financial support for aviation  The future of live events You can connect with Daniel on LinkedIn here Find out more at https://www.danielsilkeglobal.com/ 

This episode focuses on the upcoming GHI Digital reconnect Africa event taking place 16th February 2021, of which AviaDev Africa is a partner.  We explore the format of the event, preview some of the speakers and key sessions plus take a look into the future of ground handling on the continent.  Register now at https://african.ghiconferences.com/  Connect with Max here 

This episode is the fifth in our "Audience with" series of live audience interviews.  Despite his tender age, Sean already has a 20 year career in aviation management behind him, working for passenger and cargo airlines, ground handling companies, jet fuel providers and in airport management.  We discuss a huge range of topics on this podcast including: African aviation's response to the pandemic How to get SAATM kick started How to operate in a highly politicised environment How to build airline resiliency You can connect with Sean here

In this episode, we are joined by an aviator with over 30 years of experience. Capt. Kibe has the unique position of having been a pilot and airline owner and now is in charge of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.  This is an uplifting conversation that starts by exploring the impact of the pandemic on the KCAA and how its priorities have changed as we start 2021.  You can find Capt. Kibe on LinkedIn here If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to share it with one person in your network that you feel will benefit from listening and sign up for our weekly newsletter at www.aviationdevlop.com/africa 

In 2020's final episode of AviaDev Insight Africa, Juraj Toth, MD AviaDev Europe spoke to CEO & Founder of AviaDev, Jon Howell. Discussion points include: How AviaDev survived 2020  The hardest challenges what the team has learned The highlights of the year and a look into 2021

In this episode, we meet the founder and curator of the African Aviation Group, a facebook group boasting 227,000 members and counting. You can join here We discuss how and why the group was created, the successes it has delivered and how the group's members see the future prospects for the industry.  You can connect with Chidozie here

This episode is a recording of "An audience with Adefunke Adeyemi" which took place on December 18th 2020.  It is an uplifting session that covers a variety of topics including the role of women in aviation; the importance of SAATM to the success of the AfCFTA; financial support and where it should be offered and much more. 

This episode is brought to you in association with AviAssist Foundation, https://aviassist.org/ The co-host for this episode is AviAssist Director, Tom Kok and we welcome Sakhile Reiling, Board Member at the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana, former CEO of Air Botswana and pilot to the hotseat.   We discuss the disconnect between theory and practice when it comes to training, collaboration between organizations and the concept of systems thinking Connect with Sakhile here Connect with Tom here

This episode is the third in our series of live podcasts with industry leaders.  Peter has dedicated his professional life to supporting ailing carriers around the world and recently spent time as Chief Restructuring Officer at SAA.  In this session, we talk about how airlines start the turnaround process and what ingredients are required to ensure the best chance of success. We then focus heavily on SAA and discuss what a new SAA could look like plus reflect on some of the decisions made over the years.  Finally, we zoom out to look at the prospects for Africa including SAATM and the threat of non-African airlines to the industry.