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AviaDev Insight is the first podcast dedicated to the African aviation industry.

We bring prominent industry voices to the table to establish the "ground truth" in an informal and candid fashion.

The podcast was created by Jon Howell, Founder and Managing Director of AviaDev Africa, Africa's premier event dedicated to developing air connectivity.

Find out more about AviaDev Africa, www.aviadev.com 

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377. AviaDev's Connectivity update for April 2026. Etihad's 6 new Africa routes and key airline moves

Apr 23, 2026

In the 30th edition of the AviaDev Africa Connectivity Update, host Jon Howell is joined by usual guests, Aviation Consultants Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially to review the biggest stories impacting African aviation

00:00 Welcome

02:33 Africa Market Pulse and impacts of the Iran War

13:12 Etihad's 6 new routes for...

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376. Air Ghana: Exploring new horizons with Jonathan Appiah, Head of Corporate Affairs

Apr 16, 2026

In this episode, Jon Howell hosts Jonathan Appiah of Air Ghana to explain the airline’s background, ownership and strategy amid strong interest from attending delegates ahead of AviaDev. 

Jonathan recounts his move from HR into commercial aviation at Africa World Airlines and his route-development experience. 

He...

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375. Gateway to Opportunities: Botswana's connectivity ambitions with Capt. Thuto Toise, CEO, Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)

Apr 7, 2026

In this episode, we host Capt. Thuto Toise, the newly appointed CEO of the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana, to discuss Botswana’s aviation ambitions and its strategic decision to host AviaDev Africa 2026. Capt. Toise explains how improved air connectivity can drive economic growth through tourism,...

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374. Focus Africa: IATA's Kamil Al-Awadhi's vision for a brighter aviation future

Apr 2, 2026

In this episode, host Jon Howell hosts IATA’s Regional VP for Africa and the Middle East, Kamil Al-Awadhi, to discuss why SAATM has seen little progress since its 2018 signing, citing state protectionism, limited collaboration, and slow decision-making across ministries. They explore the economics of operating...

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