Aviadev Insight

This interview was recorded on June 14th during AviaDev Africa 2018 in Cape Town. Raphael Kuuchi, Vice President for Africa, IATA was interviewed by Ato Girma Wake, Former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines and Former Chairman of RwandAir. Raphael received the Ato Girma Wake award for an outstanding contribution to route development in Africa and the interview focused on his personal accomplishments

This episode was recorded live during the AviaDev Africa 2018 conference in Cape Town. The Managing Director of AviaDev, Jon Howell, interviewed Nico live on stage covering subjects from ticket distribution to fleet planning, traffic rights and everything in between.

In this episode, I speak to Mike on the sidelines of the AviaDev Africa conference regarding Hilton's commitment to airport hotel development in Africa and why they want to work closely with both airline network planners and the airport authorities themselves. A potentially game-changing source of non-aeronautical revenue for Africa's smaller airports? 

In this episode, we speak to Marcel about airport development in Africa. Where do the opportunities lie and how can we ensure investment meets the growing demand. Are creative solutions to airport capacity issues required? 

In this episode, we speak to Lindsey about Uber's plans for Elevate. Elevate will see flying cars become a reality by the year 2020. Could it be a solution to the challenge of traffic congestion in Africa's cities? 

In this Episode, we speak to Manish about the adoption of technology by African airlines and how they have an opportunity to "leap-frog" the rest of the world and learn from their experiences. 

In this episode, Gad Wavomba talks to us about his African aviation experience and just what Embraer has planned for Africa

In this episode, Dr Ola tells us her story of how she launched the first dedicated flying doctor service for Nigeria and West Africa, shares her advice for the next generation and inspirations.

In this episode, Phylis and I discuss hypersonic flight and the viability or otherwise of the technology and application for commercial aviation in the future. Don't forget to subscribe. 

In this episode, David and I discuss the incredible success of Cape Town in attracting new airlines and their plans and vision for the future Don't forget to subscribe

This episode was recorded live on the stage at AviaDev Africa 2017. Your host, Jon Howell, was honoured to share the stage with Ato Girma, to discuss his personal journey. What first kindled his passion and how does he see the future? All those questions are answered in this episode.  Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. Any correspondence can be sent to aviadev@hotmail.com 

In this episode, we talk about fastjet's previous challenges and path to success as the airline aims to bring affordable fares to Africa. Don't forget to subscribe

In this episode, recorded in Cape Town, Daniel and I discuss the hot topic of what to do with South African Airways and the wider political and economic factors to consider. Don't forget to subscribe

In this episode, we discuss the aviation landscape in East and Southern Africa, the Single African Air Transport Market and the future Don't forget to subscribe

In the first episode, we discuss the Nigerian aviation landscape and brainstorm the national carrier conundrum and challenges relating to human capital in Africa.   Don't forget to subscribe