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AviaDev Insight Africa

Jon Howell
Ethiopian Airlines
Kenya Airways
Aviation Industry
African Aviation
Nairobi
African Airlines
South African Airways
Tourism
Zanzibar
Air Peace
Airlink
Flysafair
Aviation
Lagos
South Africa
Africa
Bishoftu Airport
Cape Town
Qatar Airways
Addis Ababa

Established in 2018, AviaDev Insight Africa is the premier podcast dedicated to African Aviation. We bring prominent industry voices to the table to establish the "ground truth" in both an informal and candid fashion. 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 African continent

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Latest Episodes

What could it take to strengthen air links between Africa and Washington, D.C.?

Host, Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa speaks with Ariana McKnire, Director Airline Business Development at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority,... more

The latest updates impacting sub-Saharan African aviation.

Join host, Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa, alongside aviation consultants Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially as they round up the latest African aviation news, including air... more

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Quantifying the Value of Air Connectivity for destinations.

How can destinations make a stronger case for new air routes - and protect the ones they already have?

In this episode, host Jon Howell speaks with economist and tourism development adv... more

The latest updates impacting sub-Saharan African aviation. This episode covers a packed set of route launches, fleet moves, and network restructurings across sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.

Host Jon Howell is joined by Aviation Consultants, Behramje... more

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Ariana McKnire
Director of Airline Business Development at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Episode: Washington's plan for African connectivity
Martin Jansen van Vuuren
Economist and tourism development advisor with more than 25 years of experience in tourism, hospitality and aviation
Futurneer Advisors
Episode: Do you know the true value of a new or existing Air Route?
Behramjee Ghadially
Development and network strategy specialist
Independent aviation consultant
Episode: AviaDev's Connectivity Update. 5th October 2026 with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially
Sean Mendis
Former airline executive with frontline experience in Africa
Independent aviation professional
Episode: AviaDev's Connectivity Update. 5th October 2026 with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially
Abderahmane Berthe
Secretary General of Afraa
African Airlines Association (Afraa)
Episode: Previewing AFRAA's 58th AGA: African Aviation 2030: The Industry we need to build
Karanja Ndegwa
CEO and MD of Jambojet
Jambojet
Episode: Jambojet: The Regional Challenger. AviaDev Live from Nairobi
Liz Aluvanze
CEO of the Kenya Association of Air Operators
Kenya Association of Air Operators
Episode: KAAO: Navigating turbulence through reinvention. AviaDev live from Nairobi
Mbuvi Ngunze
Chairperson of the Kenya Association of Air Operators
Kenya Association of Air Operators
Episode: KAAO: Navigating turbulence through reinvention. AviaDev live from Nairobi
Julius Thairu
Chief Commercial and Customer Officer at Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
Episode: Kenya Airways: Fixing the Fundamentals. AviaDev Live from Nairobi

Host

Jon Howell
Host of AviaDev Insight Africa and AviaDev Connectivity Update; Founder/CEO of AviaDev Africa; long-time interviewer and industry commentator.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Amazing Africa aviation insight

    Amazing Africa aviation insight and knowledge from Jon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WhichWayHome
    United Kingdom5 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 Africa6 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 Africa7 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 Africa7 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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Host delivers practical, ground-truth analysis for industry players.
Regularly highlights timely market movements and strategic opportunities.
Insightful coverage of Africa's aviation market with strong guest diversity.
Sound quality issues noted by some listeners but content remains valuable.

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AviaDev Connectivity Update. 5th November 2026 with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially
Q: What is happening with South African Airways' financing, and should the government's commitment to stop further support be believed?
Sean Mendis says the one billion rand guarantee provides a contingency credit line from commercial banks, rather than money SAA has already drawn. He notes that the guarantee is newsworthy because the government had said it would not provide further support, and doubts the February deadline to find a strategic partner will have meaningful consequences.
AviaDev Connectivity Update. 5th November 2026 with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially
Q: Is the Kenyan government's $350 million support enough, and what is needed to find a strategic partner?
Sean Mendis says the funding is meant to return grounded aircraft to service and make Kenya Airways a more attractive partner. The airline also needs to optimize its network, while the search for a strategic investor remains unresolved.
Washington's plan for African connectivity
Q: Are you looking at the incentives on offer to new airlines or do you feel that it doesn't really matter what you do within reason at the moment in the current environment?
Dulles operates a set incentive program with landing and common-use fee waivers and marketing support. McKnire says incentives can help initiate service, but routes must first have strong market fundamentals and a sustainable business case.
Washington's plan for African connectivity
Q: What was it that surprised you or differs from how yourselves or other US airports see the continent generally?
McKnire says conversations revealed strong interest in large West African markets, including opportunities beyond existing Washington service to Accra and Lagos.
Do you know the true value of a new or existing Air Route?
Q: What is it that the report will put a number on?
It measures visitor numbers and spending, employment, GDP, government revenue and the wider economic effects of aviation, accounting for different visitor types, airport activity, airline spending and the existing employment ecosystem.

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Frequently Asked Questions About AviaDev Insight Africa

What is AviaDev Insight Africa about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on African aviation, with regular deep dives into connectivity, route development, fleet moves, and airline strategies across the continent. Episodes commonly feature industry insiders discussing market dynamics, governance, financing, government incentives, and how political and regulatory factors shape network growth. A standout trait is the candid, practical analysis from seasoned aviation professionals and operators, often paired with pragmatic guidance for airports, regulators, and carriers pursuing growth in Africa. The format tends to mix sharp, data-informed debate with real-world case studies from carriers and airports, making it a go-to for stakeholders evaluating partnerships, sponsorships, or speaking opportuni... more

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2. Martin Jansen van Vuuren
3. Behramjee Ghadially
4. Sean Mendis
5. Abderahmane Berthe
6. Karanja Ndegwa
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