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326. Driving non-aeronautical revenues and customer satisfaction at African Airports with NACO
AviaDev Insight Africa
05/13/25 • 27 min
In this episode, I speak to Jody Appolis, airport engineer who heads NACO’s business development unit in sub-Saharan Africa and Adam Ekman Pedersen who is Airport Commerce and customer experience lead.
Supported by the infographic below, we are focused on African airports and the hot topic of non-aeronautical revenues.
We look at how Africa compares to the global average and discuss some potential solutions to address this.
Together, we discuss:
The difference between aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues
How does Africa compare to the global average in terms of the ratio between the two?
Does the overperformance of duty-free in Africa indicate a lack of decent alternative shopping or simply a compelling duty-free offering?
How can the retail offering be improved and what role does the customer experience play in developing non-aeronautical revenues?
How do we cater for Gen Z travellers and their preferences?
314. Navigating Aviation Insurance in Africa: Insights and Best Practices with Solus Insurance Brokers
AviaDev Insight Africa
02/20/25 • 38 min
In this episode, recorded live on location in Dubai, we are joined by Timur Shumarov, Co-Founder, and Tatenda Karuwa, Account Executive, from Solus Insurance Brokers to discuss the critical topic of aviation insurance for African airlines.
In the episode, we cover:
The typical insurance an airline will need to be able to operate
How is the insurance landscape in Africa changing and what is driving the change?
The challenges of providing incomplete or incorrect information when applying for coverage or leaving a renewal too late
The benefits of engaging an insurance broker to support the airline.
Find out more about Solus at https://solus.ae/
Our conversation is supported by an insightful article entitled "5 Best Practices When Seeking Aviation Insurance" which can be read here
315. Previewing the BARSA (Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa) Aviation Summit 2025 with George Mothema, CEO
AviaDev Insight Africa
02/22/25 • 30 min
In this episode, we sit down with George Mothema, CEO of BARSA, the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa, who represents the interests of international, regional, and local member airlines and ground handlers to government, airport operators, and stakeholders in the airline industry.
We cover:
South Africa's recovery to date in terms of airlift and tourism
BARSA's priorities for 2025 and beyond
What's holding back progress?
An overview of topics and speakers slated for the 2025 edition, taking place 13-14 March in Kruger, Mpumulanga.
To find out more about the summit, visit https://barsa.co.za/summit-2025/
To follow BARSA on LinkedIn, click here
Episode 34. Ato Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO, Ethiopian Airlines. An interview at 36,000 ft
AviaDev Insight Africa
12/11/18 • 11 min
This special episode was recorded on 11th December onboard the Ethiopian Airlines Dreamliner on the day the airline launched it's 4 weekly service from MAN-ADD via BRU.
I sat down with the Group CEO and discussed the Manchester route, SAATM, equity partnerships and asked how he would respond to those who accuse ET of monopolising the African market.
287. Engaging tourism stakeholders in air route development with Jillian Blackbeard, CEO of Africa's Eden
AviaDev Insight Africa
05/07/24 • 32 min
In this episode, we sit down with Jillian Blackbeard, the founder of Africa's Eden.
Together, we discuss the mission of Africa's Eden, the importance of airlift to the organization's success, and practical steps to develop air access in the region.
Africa's Eden was launched in response to a call from the private sector to address challenges in the tourism industry. The organization focuses on creating a collaborative ecosystem and works with various stakeholders, including tourism product owners, tour operators, and travel trade networks.
Find out more: https://africaseden.travel/
322. The Sustainable Aviation Fuel revolution with AfriSAF's Kwame Bekoe
AviaDev Insight Africa
04/16/25 • 26 min
In this episode, I sit down with Kwame Bekoe, Co-Founder and CEO of AfriSAF, https://afrisaf.com/
After 20 years working in the aviation industry for companies such as Airbus, GECAS, Zero and now proudly owning an MBA, Entrepreneur Kwame Bekoe is embarking on his biggest mission yet- to unlock Africa's sustainable energy potential.
In the episode, we discuss Kwame's passion for agriculture and Africa, why he feels a biomass-driven SAF solution is what the world needs now, and the input and enthusiasm of African airlines and investors.
323. Unlocking efficiency: Ensuring African airports are future ready with Selim Bouri, SITA
AviaDev Insight Africa
04/22/25 • 42 min
In this episode, I sit down with Selim Bouri, President, Middle East, Africa and Turkiye at SITA to interpret the findings of a recent SITA survey focused on air transport IT.
Selim shares his insights on the below questions:
Has momentum towards digitalization and IT investment in African airports broadly continued post-Covid?
Why was passenger processing identified as the most important factor in the report?
What solutions can African airports focus on in 2025 that ensure the highest return for the lowest investment and the shortest implementation time?
How can Artificial Intelligence support airports and what specific solutions are already available to African airports?
How can technology investment support sustainability targets and initiatives?
You can meet the SITA team at AviaDev Africa in June
Follow/ Connect with Selim on LinkedIn
Download the IT insights report here
SITA is the World's leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology. Visit the website
327. Transforming Somalia's Skies and Revenues with Navpass
AviaDev Insight Africa
05/15/25 • 31 min
We welcome the Director General of the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority, Ahmed Hassan Moalim and Tom Perkins, CEO of Navpass to tell the story of how Somalia's airspace has been reinvented over the last 7 years.
We chart the course from when Somalia took back control of the Sovereign Airspace from ICAO and how Navpass supported them to collect all overflight fees owed whilst improving safety, security, and reliability for all stakeholders.
The story is a blueprint for what can be achieved through trust, collaboration and innovation.
You can meet the DG and the Navpass team at AviaDev Africa in Zanzibar in June 2025.
302. Previewing the Cape Town - Windhoek route and celebrating 10 years of FlySafair with Elmar Conradie, CEO, FlySafair
AviaDev Insight Africa
10/21/24 • 20 min
This episode was recorded on 19th October 2024 on location in Paarl, Western Cape during the AASA AGA.
Together, Elmar Conradie, FlySafair CEO and I unpack the following:
- The ever-changing dynamics of South African domestic market
- The launch of the Cape Town -Windhoek route on 22nd October
- Safair's approach to route development and the passenger mix flying with the airline
- The success of the Cape Town- Kruger route and increased frequencies
- Additional frequencies being added to Mauritius and Zanzibar and whether new destinations are on the horizon
- Fleet plans for the next 12 months
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Find out more about AviaDev, www.aviadev.com
Aviation Financing in Africa: How African Airlines Are Transforming Fleet Financing with Tristan Brouard, ACC Aviation
AviaDev Insight Africa
06/02/25 • 25 min
Access to finance is a perennial challenge for many African and Global airlines and it starts with identifying the right solution for your business model.
For this episode, I am joined by Tristan Brouard, Vice President of Asset Management at ACC Aviation, a global leader in aircraft leasing that offers transaction and consultancy services.
Tristan will be hosting a panel at AviaDev in Zanzibar and in the build up, we have created an insightful blog post that supports this podcast. Read the blog post here
We discuss:
The current environment for aircraft financing in Africa?
The different forms of aircraft acquisition available to an airline
How this mix is changing in Africa, especially as ACMI providers grow in number and scope?
Where can airlines typically source finance?
How can airlines take concrete steps to help themselves become more investment-friendly and build trust with lenders and lessors?
Will there be a shift in how aircraft financing is approached in Africa?
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FAQ
How many episodes does AviaDev Insight Africa have?
AviaDev Insight Africa currently has 331 episodes available.
What topics does AviaDev Insight Africa cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Aviation, Podcasts, Business and Africa.
What is the most popular episode on AviaDev Insight Africa?
The episode title '285. A new airline for Africa. A deep dive into Norse Atlantic Airways' new Cape Town Route, with Philip Allport, Senior Vice President of Communications' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on AviaDev Insight Africa?
The average episode length on AviaDev Insight Africa is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of AviaDev Insight Africa released?
Episodes of AviaDev Insight Africa are typically released every 5 days, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of AviaDev Insight Africa?
The first episode of AviaDev Insight Africa was released on Apr 24, 2018.
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