AviaDev Insight Africa

In this episode, we speak with the Editors of a new publication dedicated to Air Service Development.  This is particularly poignant for your host, as Jon Howell contributed both the Preface and a chapter to the book. In the episode, we explore whether the book is theoretical or practical, who will derive value from the publication, and get some insight into the contributors. To order the book, visit the Routledge website here

In this episode, Arif Abbas, the Executive Secretary of the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism, outlines the island's tourism strategy.  We discuss why ZCT chose to partner with the Zanzibar Airports Authority to host AviaDev in June 2025, the importance of tourism to the Island's economy, and why growth in volume is not the only metric of success.  Learn about the target markets and the renewed focus on African connectivity.  Find out more about the event at www.aviadev.com 

This is the thirteenth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update, the podcast offering insight into the new 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  Joao Po Jorge CONNECT WITH JOAO Key topics discussed: ✈️ FlySafair's current predicament and impending ruling ✈️ Ethiopian launching domestic operations in DRC as part of a joint venture ✈️ Ethiopian's new A350-1000 and pending regional aircraft decision- will it be the E2 or the A220? ✈️ Virgin delaying Accra launch  ✈️ Uganda Airlines leasing in A320s and an update on the London Gatwick route ✈️ Air Tanzania's new CEO and launch to Johannesburg 5x week ✈️ Flynas to open Entebbe and Djibouti from January 2025 ✈️ How important will Africa be to Riyadh Air's strategy?  ✈️ Air Sierra Leone- what do we know? ✈️ flyDubai's quiet increase to Addis and Entebbe 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. 

This episode was recorded on location on the Spice Island of Zanzibar on 15th November 2024.  I sat down with the DG of the Zanzibar Airports Authority to understand why they wanted to host AviaDev in 2025.  We also discuss the incredible passenger growth, new infrastructure and where the opportunities lie for more connectivity.  Finally, we discuss some ideas of what to do on the Island before or after the AviaDev event in June 2025.  Find out more at www.aviadev.com