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June's AviaDev Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially
Jun 25, 2026
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380. Washington Dulles International Airport. The natural gateway between Africa and the United States?
May 27, 2026
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352. From Angola to the World. An update on TAAG's transformation with Miguel Carneiro, CCO
Oct 23, 2025
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339. AviaDev Tourism and Aviation Connectivity Forum 25 Panel session: Moving the needle: Driving policy change to improve air access
Jul 1, 2025
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310. The 2024 AviaDev Connectivity Update Awards with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially
Dec 10, 2024
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| 6/25/26 | ![]() June's AviaDev Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially | 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 the mailing list https://www.aviadev.com/keep-me-updatedTOPICS:0:00 Introduction and welcome3:27 Uganda Airlines’ Mega Boeing order and fleet rebuild15:42 London Gatwick to Harare to finally be served? Air Zimbabwe looking to deploy a wet leased aircraft, but when?28:05 TUI’s new Gatwick–Zanzibar route for Winter 2027.40:17 Emirates to add four additional weekly flights to Accra48:48 Kenya Airways network cuts. Douala and Abidjan impacted, plus deploying the B777 on a domestic route57:33 Airlink’s exclusive Cape Town–Mauritius announcement from AviaDev, deploying the Embraer E201:08:02 TAAG Angola’s management changes as they launch Luanda–Guangzhou and receive clearance for the 787-9 from EASA01:20:30 Air Peace’s ambitious intra-Africa growth plans, approvals to launch Brazil and could Manchester be this year’s new route of the year?01:31:57 ASKY’s intra-African network adjustments01:37:41 Air Tanzania’s Muscat service and 787 deployment on Cape Town01:40:49 Discover, Edelweiss, and Condor’s Namibia capacity growthTopics discussed:African aviation route developmentAirline network strategyLong-haul and intra-African connectivityFleet planning and aircraft deploymentMarket demand, yields, and fifth freedom trafficNew route announcements and capacity changesIf you follow African aviation news, airline route launches, airport connectivity, and network planning, this episode is for you.#AfricanAviation #AviaDev #AirlineNews #AviationNews #RouteDevelopment #AirlineStrategy #ConnectivityUpdate #UgandaAirlines #AirZimbabwe #Emirates #KenyaAirways #Airlink #AirPeace #ASKY #AirTanzania #Namibia | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | ![]() 380. Washington Dulles International Airport. The natural gateway between Africa and the United States? | 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 Development, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, the discussion covers route development, market opportunities, and the strategic importance of Washington's demographic and geographic advantages in African aviation connectivity. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction to Washington Dulles as a US-African gateway 01:38 - Demographics and market size in Washington DC 05:09 - Business climate and travel demand 08:31 - Focus on unserved routes and development prospects 12:21 - Connecting unserved African markets 14:52 - South African Airways' re-entry plans 16:46 - AviaDev and strategic partnerships 19:10 - Ariana's approach to route development 20:12 - Airport and airline collaboration for connectivity 21:15 - Final thoughts and upcoming events Resources & Links: Aviadev Africa: www.aviadev.com Airbus Market Analysis Report https://www.airbus.com/en/about-us/our-worldwide-presence/airbus-in-africa-and-the-middle-east/airbus-in-africa Washington Dulles International Airport https://www.mwaa.com/ Connect with Ariana | — | ||||||
| 10/23/25 | ![]() 352. From Angola to the World. An update on TAAG's transformation with Miguel Carneiro, CCO | 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 new aircraft, new and reinstated routes, and the move to the new International airport. Miguel shares insights about the airline's recent fleet expansions, deploying Boeing 787 and A220 aircraft, and the importance of building a robust African network. Follow/ Connect with Miguel on LinkedIn here | — | ||||||
| 7/1/25 | ![]() 339. AviaDev Tourism and Aviation Connectivity Forum 25 Panel session: Moving the needle: Driving policy change to improve air access | This session was recorded 11th June in Zanzibar. In this session, industry leaders discuss the critical aspects of tourism and aviation policy integration within the African context. The panel reviews the vital role of private sector and government collaboration, and the importance of regional connectivity. Key points address the economic impact of improved air access, the challenges posed by protectionist policies, and the necessity for a data-driven approach. The discourse emphasizes actionable steps like fostering deeper cooperation between tourism bodies and aviation authorities and how better trade and infrastructure can elevate African tourism. Your moderator is Natalia Rosa, Tourism Project Lead, SADC Business Council Panellists: Hafsa H. Mbamba, Tourism Delivery Manager, Zanzibar Presidential Delivery Bureau (ZPDB) Rashid Toefy, Deputy Director General for Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government | — | ||||||
| 12/10/24 | ![]() 310. The 2024 AviaDev Connectivity Update Awards with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially | This is the fourteenth and end-of-year edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update, the podcast offering insight into the route developments in Africa, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE Our protagonists will be nominating their chosen routes according to the following categories:✈️ Intercontinental Route of the Year ✈️ Intra-Africa Route of the Year ✈️ Best intercontinental "Expansion" Route of the year ✈️ Worst Route decision of the year ✈️ Route suspension of the year ✈️ Surprise route of the year ✈️ Most sensible commercial decision of the year If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe to the podcast to never miss another episode and share this episode with someone in your network who would benefit from listening. | — | ||||||
| 9/27/24 | ![]() 299. Connecting SADC and more new routes on the horizon. A conversation with Ms Lulu Rasebotsa, CEO, Air Botswana | In this episode of Aviadev Insight Africa, host Jon Howell is joined by Air Botswana's CEO, Lulu Rasebotsa. Together, they discuss: Lulu's background and career journey Air Botswana's recent fleet expansions- why choose Embraer? Network expansion featuring a selection of reinstated and brand new routes The selection criteria for these routes and type of passenger they cater for How the airline combats seasonality How Botswana is performing in terms of visa access in the region and further afield Reflections on Lulu's first AviaDev experience Connect/ Follow Lulu here | — | ||||||
| 4/29/24 | ![]() 286. Hunting in packs. Previewing the AviaDev Air Route Development Masterclass for Tourism Stakeholders with Natalia Rosa, Tourism Project Lead at the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance | In this episode, I am joined by Natalia Rosa to elaborate on the partnership between AviaDev and SADC Business Council and preview the Air Route Development Masterclass which will be held during AviaDev Africa 2024. Together, we discuss: Natalia's background, role, and mandate Air Access as a policy focus of SADC Are policy-makers listening to the industry? The format and purpose of the workshop and partnership To find out more and register visit www.aviadev.com | — | ||||||
| 11/3/23 | ![]() 267. Sustainability in the air. Understanding the African opportunity with Dirk Singer, Head of Sustainability | In this episode, we dive into a topic that has been dominating conversations over the last couple of years, specifically aviation's role in supporting the drive towards net zero and a more sustainable industry. To do this I am joined by Dirk Singer, the Head of Sustainability at Simpliflying, a consulting firm that is dedicated to supporting a greener and more environmentally sustainable future for air travel. Together we discuss: How best to address the topic of sustainability with industry stakeholders? What Simpliflying is aiming to achieve with the book? Should Africa be subject to the same sustainability targets as everyone else, when its aviation industry is unprofitable? Who should finance sustainability? What can African aviation and governmental stakeholders be doing now to capitalise on the opportunity? Buy the book here Listen to the sustainability in the air podcast now here or find it on all platforms Follow Dirk on LinkedIn Follow Simpliflying on LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, click subscribe to never miss another episode and please share with someone you feel would benefit from listening | — | ||||||
| 9/19/23 | ![]() 261. flydubai adds Mombasa and outlines ambitious African growth plans, with Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, flydubai | In this episode, I am joined by flydubai, a very important international airline serving multiple points in Africa, which has just announced a brand new route, taking its African network to 11 destinations in 10 countries. The airline has announced it will serve Mombasa on the east coast of Kenya 4 times per week from January 2024. In this podcast, we hear directly from the airline as to what has prompted this new route announcement and also to get a general feel of FlyDubai's approach to development in Africa, with Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations at flydubai. Connect/ Follow Sudhir on LinkedIn here For those listening, you can now head across to our new website www.AviaDev.com to see the theme for our 2024 event and get a flavour of our event plans. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating to enable us to be found by even more people, and feel free to share the link with someone in your network that you think would benefit from listening. | — | ||||||
| 3/27/23 | ![]() 244. SAATM's role in driving intra-African connectivity with Madame Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General, AFCAC | In this episode, we head to Dakar, Senegal to pay a visit to the Headquarters of The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), a specialist agency of the African Union. AFCAC is the executing agency of SAATM, the Single Africa Air Transport Market, which if successfully implemented could hold the key to a golden age of Aviation development on the continent. To discuss progress, challenges, and priorities, we are joined by the recipient of the 2021 AviaDev Ato Girma Wake lifetime award for an outstanding contribution to route development in Africa, Madame Adefunke Adeyemi, the Secretary General of AFCAC. Together, we discuss: The increased visibility and reach of AFCAC through a new communications strategy and appointment of SAATM Ambassadors across the continent 5 months on from the launch of the Pilot Implementation Plan, where do we stand with SAATM progress? What are the common objections to not joining the PIP and how is AFCAC ensuring these countries are not left behind? Is everything in place to deal with any disputes that may arise during implementation? Why the immediate focus is on growing the number of 5th freedom routes across the continent. You can visit AFCAC at www.afcac.org Follow AFCAC on twitter here Follow AFCAC on LinkedIn here If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe so you never miss another episode, share it with someone you think will benefit from listening and we look forward to seeing you for the next episode soon | — | ||||||
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| 7/5/22 | ![]() 216. AviaDev Africa 2022 Event series. Panel session 3. Diversifying African airport revenue to build resilience moderated by Marcel Langeslag, Director Aviation Africa, NACO (Netherlands Airport Consultants) | 🎤 This is a live session recording from the 1st July at AviaDev Africa 2022. 💵 The topic was "Diversifying African airport revenue to build resilience" ✈️ 72% of operating revenue at African airports is derived from aeronautical sources. Covid exposed the need for airports to diversify their revenue, but how can this be done without huge capital expenditure? Your moderator for this session is Marcel Langeslag, Director Africa Aviation, NACO (Netherlands Airport Consultants) You will hear from the following panelists: Moritz Breickmann, Investment Director, Africa Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) Julien Coffinier, Chief Executive, Ravinala Airports Namory Camara, Managing Director, SOGEAC- Aéroport International Ahmed Sekou Toure If you enjoyed the session, please share it with someone in your network that would benefit from listening | — | ||||||
| 7/4/22 | ![]() 212. AviaDev Africa 2022 Event Series. Sanjeev Gadhia. The recipient of the 2022 Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award | 🏆 Since 2018, AviaDev has presented one distinguished leader in aviation with this annual award for their contribution to route development in Africa. 🌍 Previous winners include Adefunke Adeyemi, Regional Director, Advocacy and Strategic Relations, Africa - IATA; Raphael Kuuchi, Special Envoy on Aero-political Affairs, IATA and Chris Zweigenthal, Chief Executive, Airlines Association of Southern Africa. 🎁📦✈️ We are delighted to announce that in 2022, this esteemed award was presented to Sanjeev Gadhia, Founder and CEO, Astral Aviation. You will hear Sanjeev being interviewed by both Ato Girma Wake, Board Chairman of Ethiopian Airlines and Event Patron of AviaDev Africa and Adefunke Adeyemi, Regional Director, Advocacy and Strategic Relations, IATA. If you enjoyed the session, please share it with someone in your network that would benefit from listening | — | ||||||
| 6/9/22 | ![]() 210. Talking all things Kruger Mpumulanga International airport with CEO Grant Ponting. Big ambitions for the airport at the gateway to the World's most famous game reserve | In this episode, we head down to the gateway to the world's most famous game reserve, the Kruger National Park in South Africa to speak with Grant Ponting, the CEO of Kruger Mpumulanga International airport. The airport has made some notable strides in terms of new route development and is continuing its drive for new services by attending AviaDev Africa in Cape town 29th June- 1st July. 🛫 In this episode, we discuss the following: ✈️ We get to meet Grant, the CEO ✈️ We understand some more about the catchment area and demographic the airport serves ✈️ We discuss the new routes that have been launched and are coming online later this year ✈️ We find out more about how the airport sees its immediate future in terms of growth and where it is focusing its efforts on development. ✈️ Finally, we discuss the approach to improving customer service across the airport and digitisation. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with someone you think will benefit from listening. | — | ||||||
| 5/25/22 | ![]() 208. Deploying technology to drive African airline profitability and improve the onboard passenger experience with Francois Chazelle, SITA for Aircraft | With increased operational costs, airlines are laser-focused on delivering efficiencies, whilst also improving the passenger experience and opportunities to generate ancillary revenues. In this episode recorded on location in Magical Kenya during the AFRAA Stakeholder Convention, I was joined by Francois Chazelle, VP, Commercial Middle East, and Africa at SITA for aircraft. In this episode, we discuss: 🛫 The factors driving passenger behavior and what passengers expect onboard? ✈️ How route optimization software can deliver tangible results in terms of reducing fuel burn 🌿 How do SITA's solutions support the drive towards a more sustainable future? 📱The response of African airlines to new technologies and digitization. You can connect with Francois here Find out more about SITA's solutions here If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with someone you think will benefit from listening and leave us a review so we can be found by even more people. | — | ||||||
| 5/3/22 | ![]() Harnessing the power of the cloud to ensure a seamless arrival experience with Tom Marten, Travizory and Alan Renaud, Principle Secretary for Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Republic of Seychelles | Covid undoubtedly increased the complexity of travel. Alongside the usual stresses of visas and all the other logistics of any trip, the added health protocols made travel more difficult than ever before. However, today, we discuss an active solution that came online in December 2021 in the Republic of Seychelles, a cutting-edge cloud-based system and biometric corridor that screens arrivals to the country in a touchless and speedy environment. In this episode, we cover: 🛫 The concept of Travizory and the problem they set out to solve? ✈️ Why Seychelles chose to be the first African country to implement biometrics at their borders 🌍 How much the system costs, the speed of implementation and integration with the current systems, plus data protection 🏖️ How visitors responded to the system You can find out more about Travizory here You can connect with Tom on Linkedin here You can connect with Alan on LinkedIn here | — | ||||||
| 10/28/21 | ![]() Episode 182. Meir Hadassi-Turner, Founder and CEO, AeroCRS. Changing passenger behaviour and how airlines must adapt, plus a preview of the virtual customer's conference | In this episode, I am joined by Meir Hadassi-Turner ,Founder and CEO of AeroCRS, an innovative Software as a Service (SaaS) provider of passenger services systems and much more. In this episode we discuss the changing landscape of distribution and how and why airlines must understand this customer behaviour to ensure they are prepared for the future including a move towards: Last minute bookings Desire for flexible fares Direct booking with the airline The increasing role of insurance The ability to amend bookings easily and directly The upcoming AeroCRS Virtual customer conference will take place 23rd and 24th November and you can register today here To listen to our previous interview, which features AeroCRS customer Lift, click here | — | ||||||
| 5/10/21 | ![]() Episode 161. Cellpoint Digital. The changing face of payments in aviation | 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 | — | ||||||
| 10/6/20 | ![]() Episode 141. Arpad Szakal, Career Transition Coach. How to navigate career turbulence | Arpad Szakal is a career transition coach at the centre for Aviation Psychology. He joined us for the Africa Tomorrow event in July 2020, moderating our next generation panel. The purpose of this episode is to provide practical advice to the huge number of aviators that have had their career ambitions blown off course by the pandemic. We discuss how to understand the skills and value you already have, what you can do now to equip yourselves for the future and how to become more visible. You can connect with Arpad here If you enjoyed the podcast, please share it with one person in your network that you think will benefit from listening. | — | ||||||
| 9/1/20 | ![]() Epsiode 135. Marcel Langeslag, Director of Aviation Africa, NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants. Understanding the importance of "propensity to fly" in the current environment | In this episode, we discover more about a new, free interactive tool that has been developed by NACO which outlines the propensity to fly in Africa. You can take a look here We also discuss how governments can facilitate aviation growth on the continent, the future of airport infrastructure financing and the importance of diversifying away from aeronautical revenue. The paper we cite can be downloaded here To find out more, you can connect with Marcel here This episode was recorded on 24th August | — | ||||||
| 10/28/19 | ![]() Episode 97. James Kellett, St Helena Airport. How aviation was a game changer for the Island | This episode focuses on the British Overseas territory of St Helena. An island full of fascinating historic significance, it is living proof of the neverending power aviation has to connect and transform communities. James discusses the challenges involved in getting the airport opened to commercial traffic and what the future holds If you would like to watch the Embraer "taming of the winds" video you can click here: | — | ||||||
| 10/21/19 | ![]() Episode 96. Mugabe Isaac. Aircraft Dispatcher. My personal journey and why Africa needs Cheetahs not Hippos | Mugabe Isaac is a young aviator that is due to graduate as a licensed aircraft dispatcher from the Ethiopian Aviation Academy in November 2019. He has been associated with AviaDev since 2016 and this is his inspirational story of what can be achieved with a strong work ethic and incredible belief. You can connect with Isaac here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mugabe-isaac-611576120/ | — | ||||||
| 10/13/19 | ![]() Episode 95. Zoe Rajohnson, Commercial and Marketing Director and Nicolas Deviller, Deputy CEO, Ravinala Airports. Introducing the hosts of AviaDev Africa 2020 | This episode was recorded in Paris just ahead of the announcement that Ravinala Airports will host AviaDev Africa 2020 in Antananarivo, 6-8 May 2020. We discuss the progress of the new terminal project, the key markets of interest for air service development and find out some more about the new dawn that Madagascar is experiencing. You can find out more about Ravinal Airports at https://ravinala-airports.aero/en/ | — | ||||||
| 9/18/19 | ![]() Episode 90, Frederico Fernandes, Project Manager, Global Investment in Aviation Summit. Why now is the time to invest in African aviation | This episode is brought to you in conjunction with the Global Investment in Aviation Summit, which will be held 27-29th January 2020 in Dubai. www.gias.ae We meet the charismatic and passionate project manager, who provides an overview of the lofty ambitions of the event and the opportunities that exist for African projects looking for investment, African investors looking to invest and much more | — | ||||||
| 4/22/19 | ![]() Episode 60. Paul van den Brink, Project Manager, Cape Town Air Access. A glimpse behind the curtain of Africa's most successful route development team | In this episode, we discover just what makes the Cape Town Air Access team tick. We discuss the African opportunity and how they have made Cape Town more attractive to the international carriers. We also talk about which African markets are of interest going forward and the planned expansion of the airport. One of these routes, Kigali, Harare and Cape Town served by RwandAir was first discussed at AviaDev 2017, illustrating the power of the AviaDev platform. This episode was recorded before the announcement of the United route from Newark to Cape Town, which is the 14th new route since the Cape Town Air Access initiative was created. | — | ||||||
| 4/9/19 | ![]() Episode 56. Sean Mendis, COO and Richard Kyereh, Head Commercial, Africa World Airlines. A true West African success story | This episode was recorded on location in Mauritius at the Embraer Airline Business Seminar on April 4th, 2019. We discussed the amazing story of how the airline began, the recent agreement with South African Airways and Emirates, the national carrier in Ghana and how to develop human capital on the continent. | — | ||||||
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20 placements across 19 markets.
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