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AviaDev Insight Africa

Jon Howell
Ethiopian Airlines
Wildlife Conservation
African Tourism
Norse Atlantic Airways
Tourism
Kenya Airways
South Africa
Wild Africa Fund
Aviation
Regional Connectivity
African Aviation
Accountability
Aviation Industry
Rwanda Air
Aviation Week Africa
Air Peace
London Gatwick
Illegal Wildlife Trade
Protect Group
Covid-19

Since its creation in 2018, AviaDev Insight Africa has established itself as the premier podcast dedicated to African Aviation. We bring prominent industry voices to the table to establish the "ground truth" informally and candidly. 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 Afri... more

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In this episode of AviaDev Insight Africa, we speak to Rahsaan Johnson, former Managing Director of Global Communications at Delta, with 13 years at United, about what "brand" means for airlines and why it drives profitability and resilience.

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This a special podcast episode recorded on 6th March 2026 as part of the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa Annual Conference.

In the episode, Professor Mohale argues Africa's economic and aviation story is often told by outsiders, c... more

In this episode, we explore the innovative journey of ValueJet, a Nigerian airline that has recently introduced Viki, the first AI concierge in Africa.

Temi Adjijola, the head of business program and IT at Value Jet, discusses the airline's missio... more

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In this episode, we cover the latest route and fleet developments in African aviation.

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Rahsaan Johnson
25-year aviation veteran, former Global Communications MD at Delta Air Lines, former United Airlines executive
Delta Air Lines (former), United Airlines (former)
Episode: 372. From Reputation to Revenue: Building a strong airline brand with Rahsaan Johnson, brand expert
Bonang Mohale
Professor, business leader, Chancellor of the University of the Free State
Various including University of the Free State, Shell South Africa, Free Business Leadership South Africa
Episode: 371. Live stage session at BARSA: Leadership Dialogue: Reframing Africa's Aviation Narrative with Prof. Bonang Mohale & Hamish Erskine, CEO, Dube Trade Port
Hamish Erskine
CEO of Dube Trade Port Corporation
Dube Trade Port
Episode: 371. Live stage session at BARSA: Leadership Dialogue: Reframing Africa's Aviation Narrative with Prof. Bonang Mohale & Hamish Erskine, CEO, Dube Trade Port
Temi Adjijola
Head of business program and IT at Value Jet
Value Jet
Episode: 370. ValueJet. Innovating to stay ahead by creating Viki - Their AI concierge powered by Kiu
Roger Whittle
Commercial director
Value Jet
Episode: 370. ValueJet. Innovating to stay ahead by creating Viki - Their AI concierge powered by Kiu
Juan Felipe Restrepo
Chief Product Officer
KIU (Q)
Episode: 370. ValueJet. Innovating to stay ahead by creating Viki - Their AI concierge powered by Kiu
Atil Girma
Former Ethiopian Airlines executive, acting CEO of Uganda Airlines (interim)
Uganda Airlines
Episode: 369. AviaDev's February 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially
Chidozie Uzoezie
Founder of African Aviation Group and an aviation journalist, known for his passion for mentoring young Africans in aviation.
African Aviation Group
Episode: 367. Introducing Mentortude with Chidozie Uzoezie, Founder, African Aviation Group
Miretab Tesfaye
Aviation consultant with extensive experience
Episode: 366. The Bishoftu Airport Project. The start of Africa's connectivity revolution? With Miretab Tesfaye, Aviation Consultant

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Jon Howell
CEO and founder of AviaDev Africa

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Amazing Africa aviation insight

    Amazing Africa aviation insight and knowledge from Jon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WhichWayHome
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • African Aviation Needed This

    A great show concentrating on the African aviation market with insightful interviews and insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bryan Roseveare
    South Africa5 years ago
  • An insightful show about aviation in Africa.

    Jon has a wide variety of guests that have interesting stories. This easy listening show dives into the details of aviation on the African continent.

    Well done Jon and the team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MogulOne
    South Africa6 years ago
  • Can’t hear

    Really great podcast with what seems to be great content but your speakers and background noise in podcasts is horrible, seriously can’t focus or listen with it going on.... wish it was better produced.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Palapa labs
    South Africa6 years ago
  • Great content when you can hear it

    I really enjoy this podcast and it is very informative, however the sound quality is very poor and on my commute or travel, it can be very difficult to hear properly. Keep up the good work and the varied interviews but please can you address the above

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    alreadyonthecase
    Ireland7 years ago

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Diverse guest mix and practical, inside-baseball market analysis is highly valued by fans.
Sound quality at times has been an issue for some listeners, impacting listening experience.
Feedback indicates valuable industry context and actionable takeaways for professionals.
Professional and insightful coverage of African aviation, with strong guest selections.

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371. Live stage session at BARSA: Leadership Dialogue: Reframing Africa's Aviation Narrative with Prof. Bonang Mohale & Hamish Erskine, CEO, Dube Trade Port
Q: What does a confident African aviation narrative sound like and how can open skies contribute?
A confident narrative emphasizes regional integration, open bilateral agreements, and shared value across African nations, with open skies enabling lower fares, more seats, and increased mobility that benefits travelers and economies.
371. Live stage session at BARSA: Leadership Dialogue: Reframing Africa's Aviation Narrative with Prof. Bonang Mohale & Hamish Erskine, CEO, Dube Trade Port
Q: Because I want to build on your keynote this morning, who has been telling Africa's aviation narrative and what needs to change?
The discussion suggests that much of the narrative has been shaped by external observers and statistics; the need is for Africa to tell its own story with data that captures informal and formal economic activity, supported by courageous leadership and regional collaboration.
370. ValueJet. Innovating to stay ahead by creating Viki - Their AI concierge powered by Kiu
Q: How do you measure the success and adoption of Viki among customers and staff?
Adoption is tracked via usage metrics (over 1,500 active KIU users), frontline staff interaction with the back-end, customer feedback, and observable operational improvements such as faster responses and higher customer satisfaction (NPS-related signals) across channels.
370. ValueJet. Innovating to stay ahead by creating Viki - Their AI concierge powered by Kiu
Q: What was the core problem you sought to solve when you started engaging with KIU and the Viki solution?
The airline faced friction in online bookings and customer trust in digital channels, so they pursued an AI-driven tool to simplify bookings, check-ins, and customer interactions, ultimately increasing adoption and reducing reliance on paper processes.
365. Exploring South Africa's aviation landscape and counting down to BARSA 2026 with George Mothema, CEO
Q: What are the good and bad news for South Africa's aviation industry heading into 2026?
The good news highlights restructuring within the market, such as Safair's acquisition, while the bad news focuses on ongoing operational challenges, such as outdated procedures and infrastructure issues.

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A highly specialized, industry-focused show about African aviation, featuring leaders, analysts, and policy figures discussing connectivity, airline strategy, airport development, and technology adoption across Africa. Guests regularly dissect market dynamics, regulatory changes, and infrastructure projects, with practical case studies and forward-looking roadmap conversations. Notable strengths include in-depth regional context, executive-level guests, and a track record of exploring ambitious connectivity initiatives and transformation through technology. Potential listeners include aviation professionals, policymakers, and sponsors seeking targeted exposure to Africa's aviation ecosystem and infrastructure projects.

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1. Rahsaan Johnson
2. Bonang Mohale
3. Hamish Erskine
4. Temi Adjijola
5. Roger Whittle
6. Juan Felipe Restrepo
7. Atil Girma
8. Chidozie Uzoezie

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