Aviadev Insight

Ahead of the delivery of TAAG Angola Airlines' first Dash 8-400 aircraft, we took time to sit down with Hon. Ricardo Daniel Sandao Quieros Viegas D'Abreu and discussed the role of aviation in the development of trade; the impact of Covid on the industry and the country's aims and ambitions for the medium/ long term

Ivana is a pilot, Reiki practitioner and advocate of mindfulness. She is also the Governor of the African Section of the 99s, https://www.african99s.com/ a non-profit organization of International Women Pilots.  In this episode, we explore the findings of a Harvard study into depression in pilots, which can be downloaded here and discuss strategies to prevent and cope with the challenge, especially in the current times of crisis.  Please seek professional help if any of the issues raised have affected you.  You can connect with Ivana here    

In late June 2020, TAAG Angola Airlines will take delivery of their first DeHavilland Dash 8-400 turboprop.  In this episode, we understand some more about why this aircraft was chosen, where it will be deployed and the wider commercial strategy of TAAG Angola airlines and of course get to meet the man himself. 

This episode was recorded in Addis Ababa in March 2020 just as the Covid-19 pandemic was taking hold.  Navpass is bringing an innovative, technology-driven approach enabling African governments to optimize and monetize their sovereign airspace,. These navigation fees can be reinvested to make airspace more efficient and safer.  You can find out more at https://navpass.aero/ 

My guest today is Shashank Nigam, a person with jet fuel in his veins. Shashank is the founder and CEO of SimpliFlying, one of the world´s largest aviation marketing firms and author of SOAR, a bestseller on airline marketing. Together with his team at SimpliFlying they have created a material titled The Rise of Sanitized Travel which details over 70 different areas in the passenger journey that are expected to either change or to be introduced from scratch, to restore confidence in flying after COVID-19 pandemic. You can download the full report here.

This webinar was recorded 6th May 2020 and brought together aviation and airline restructuring specialists to deliver their solutions to the question of "what can and should I be doing right now?" We look in detail at operational restructuring, financial restructuring, lessor negotiation and more. Moderators: Jon Howell, AviaDev John Grant, AviaDev Consult Panellists: Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Sylvain Bosc, Aviation Consultant and former CCO at South African Airways, fastjet and SVP Europe, Qatar Airways Steven Kargman, President, Kargman Associates David Aher, Managing Director, Tuscar Aero Consulting Limited

This Webinar was recorded on 17th April 2020 and is brought to you by AviaDev Africa and VoyagesAfriq Travel Media to help shape the policy direction of tourism post covid-19. Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions are a vital part of any national tourism strategy and provide huge economic benefits to those countries that have embraced them as a source of income. In this webinar, we explore the future of this sector and ask the following: What can MICE businesses be doing right now? Where should Africa be looking for MICE business? Is technology really a suitable substitute for the real experience? Hosts: Jon Howell, CEO, AviaDev Africa Kojo Bentum-Williams, CEO VoyagesAfriq media Ltd. Panelists: Rick Taylor, Founder and CEO of The Business Tourism Company, South Africa Yoadan Tilahun, Founder and CEO, Flawless Events, Ethiopia Kwakye Donkor, CEO, Africa Tourism Partners, South Africa Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, CEO, Zapphaire Events Group, Nigeria Frank Murangwa, Director Destination Marketing, R

This is the audio recording of the fourth weekly webinar whihc took place on 8th April. The webinar brought together experts in the field of airport city development, airport planning, and airport operations to discuss and determine how and African airports can diversify their revenue post-Covid-19 Host: Jon Howell, CEO, AviaDev Africa Panelists: • Chloë Greenbank, Editor, Regional Gateway • Pieter van der Horst, MD at AIREA, Airport City Expert at NACO and co-founder of Airport City Academy (ACA). • Marcel Langeslag, Director, Aviation Africa at NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants • Nicolas DEVILLER, Deputy CEO - Antananarivo & Nosy Be Airports - ADP International

This episode is the recording of the first AviaDev Tourism webinar delivered on 3rd April 2020 and is brought to you by AviaDev Africa and VoyagesAfriq Travel Media. The webinar was set to help shape the policy direction of how tourism will be done post Covid-19. You will hear from the below contributors: Hosts: Jon Howell, CEO, AviaDev Africa Kojo Bentum-Williams, CEO VoyagesAfriq media Ltd. Panelists: Anita Mendiratta, Founder and President of Anita Mendiratta and Associates; Advisor to UNWTO Secretary General Sisa Ntshona : CEO of South African Tourism Judy Kepher -Gona : Tourism Policy Analyst, STTA Dr Carmen Nibigira: Tourism Policy Analyst Mohammed Hersi: President of Kenya Tourism Federation & Operations Director Pollmans Tours and Safaris

This episode is the audio recording of the third AviaDev webinar that took place 1st April 2020.  We discuss the challenges, priorities, and opportunities offered by COVID-19.  Our esteemed panel consisted:  • Tefera Mekonnen Tefera, Secretary General, African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) • Ato Girma Wake, AviaDev Patron and former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines • Sanjeev Ghadia, Vice Chairman, The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and CEO, Astral Aviation • Abderahmane Berthe, Secretary General. African Airlines Association

This episode is the audio recording of the second AviaDev webinar that took place 25th March 2020.  We discuss the different forms of support that are or could be available to the airlines, whether this will lead to more consolidation and cooperation and much more.  Our esteemed panel consisted:  • Ogaga Udjo, Managing Director, ZA Logics • Raphael Kuuchi, Special Envoy to Africa on Aeropolitical Affairs, IATA • Joao Po Jorge, CEO, LAM Mozambique Airlines • Nowel Ngala, Commercial Director, ASKY Airlines • Sean Mendis, Chief Operating Officer, Africa World Airlines You can also watch the webinar on youtube here

In this podcast, I speak to Shingai George, a dedicated AviaDev Ambassador and technology enthusiast.  We discuss how new technologies such as blockchain, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence will change the aviation industry, which could be even more prevalent in a post COVID-19 world.  You can connect with Shingai here

In this episode, we discuss Kenya Airways' response to the ongoing and evolving COVID-19 crisis but so much more.  We discuss KQ's focus on collaboration with regional and international players, the relationship with Jambojet; the performance of the JFK route launched in 2018; open skies and future fleet plans.  You can connect with Martin on LinkedIn here

This episode was recorded on location in Antananarivo 27th February.  GS Airlines started commercial operations in January 2020 with domestic flights within Madagascar. In this podcast, we discover more about the airline's plans in terms of routes, fleet plans and much more.  You can meet the team at AviaDev Africa 2020, Antananarivo 6-8 May. 

AviaDev Africa is delighted to be a media partner of Aviation Africa, taking place 4-5 March in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  Ahead of the event, we spoke with the Conference Chairman about what we can expect from the upcoming event, how the African aviation landscape continues to evolve and much more. You can find out more about the conference at http://www.aviationafrica.aero/home 

Attracting and retaining high-caliber talent is a challenge across the aviation industry. As an organization embedded in the industry, AviaDev is pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated recruitment arm, AviaDev Recruit, powered by Bourne Recruitment.  In this podcast, I speak to Andrew Bourne, President & CEO, Bourne Recruitment about the new venture.  If you would like to find out more, please click here  Contact Andrew on LinkedIn here

This episode was recorded on location in Dubai during the Global Investment in Aviation Summit (GIAS).  Cellpoint Digital works with airlines to simplify and create a "frictionless" booking process. We talk about how airlines can use their digital channel to drive ancillary sales (upgrades, baggage, catering) and integrate many different payment methods.  Within Africa, there are huge opportunities for airlines to adopt this technology and harness new traveller behaviour to improve bottom-line performance.  To find out more, visit https://cellpointdigital.com/ To connect with Ciaran click here

In this episode, we delve into the world of aviation infrastructure investment with the Investment Director of AIIM (Africa Infrastructure Investment Managers). They currently have over $2 billion USD under management and have recently invested in Abidjan AIrport.  We discuss: How attractive aviation infrastructure projects are as investment propositions What a project needs to develop to help secure investment The common mistakes that need to be avoided You can find out more about AIIM here You can connect with Moritz on LinkedIn here

This episode covers an article that Ogaga has written for the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe, entitled the state of African aviation, which you can read here.  We take a pulse of the industry today, look into whether an airline's ownership is a precursor to success and how African airlines can arrest their negative financial performance. We then look into the future exploring the opportunities for competition, cooperation and consolidation.  You can connect with Ogaga on LinkedIn here

Alexander Herring has been embedded in the Africa market for over 20 years and travelled to over 40 African countries. He holds a role as a private sector liaison specialist with the World Bank, providing a bridge between airports and the bank itself.  In this episode, we discuss the progress of African aviation development, the current infrastructure investment and development environment and take a look into the future.