350. AviaDev's October 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially. PART TWO
In this episode, we cover the latest route and fleet developments in African aviation. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE  1 Min Deep Dive: New York to Africa Market 33 mins Turkish Airlines' Mega Order with Boeing 41 mins Ethiopian Airlines Schedule Updates 45 mins Malawi Airlines Fleet Expansion 47 mins TAAG's New 787 Delivery 49 mins United Nigeria's Fleet Acquisition If you enjoyed the episode, please share, post and subscribe!Â
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349. AviaDev's October 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially. PART ONE
In this episode, we cover the latest route and fleet developments in African aviation. Topics include the arrival of Embraer's E2 aircraft in the Airlink fleet and its strategic significance, the burgeoning route developments by Middle Eastern carriers into Nairobi, the operational changes at Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania's new routes to Accra and Lagos, and Etihad's planned seasonal entry into Zanzibar. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE 3 mins Airlink's New Embraer E2 Fleet 09:04 Speculations on Airlink's Route Expansion 27 mins Flydubai to launch Nairobi and a general discussion on GCC Carriers in East Africa 37 mins KQ's Existential Crisis and Strategic Challenges 40 mins KQ's New Route 42:14 Air Tanzania's New Route to Accra 49 mins Ethiopian Airlines' Dominance in Zanzibar as Etihad enters the market in 2026 64 mins RwandAir's Upgraded Mombasa-Zanzibar FlightÂ
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348. From The Gambia to The World with Haddy Faal, Senior Marketing and Communications Officer at The Gambia Civil Aviation Authority
In this episode, we discuss the challenges and objectives of aviation development in The Gambia, focusing on both regional and international connectivity, tourism, infrastructure, and policy developments. Haddy shares insights about The Gambia's efforts to improve connectivity and attract new routes, the importance of regional partnerships, and her vision for the future of Gambia's aviation landscape. Connect with Haddy
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347. AviaDev's September 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially
Welcome to the September edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, 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 Topics covered this month: Ethiopian Airlines reporting a $1.05 Billion profit on $7.6 Billion revenue ADD-ABV going 10 weekly from 28OCT25 12th weekly TNR, reducing NOS from Jan-Mar, SEZ reduction Jan-Mar. 4th daily EBB Group CEO Mesfin Tasew to retire in 2026 Rwandair report a $93m half-year loss KGL MBA ZNZ 3x weekly route launching in December 2025 An additional A330 coming from QR Tanzania's new taxes + mandatory insurance and the potential impact on demand Air Tanzania to launch Lagos from 13SEP25 3x weekly using a 737Max Uganda Airlines report a $76m loss for 2024-5 Kenya Airways report a loss of $94m for the first half of 2025 Qatar to launch a 3rd daily NBO, Lagos back to 14x weekly, JNB up to 18x, CPT 12x, upguage others like CMN FlyNAS to launch Riyadh- Nairobi from 2 October, 3 x week SAA to launch Gaborone flights in November, A330 wetlease from Hi-Fly Proflight Zambia will launch flights 3 x week from Lusaka via Livingstone to Windhoek starting March 3 2026. Airlink may suspend ticket sales in Mozambique and will increase JNB-BLZ flights to 6x weekly from October. KLM - reduces KGL and EBB from 7 to 3 weekly in NW25, CPT increasing 7 to 11 weekly (previously announced) Air Cote D'Ivoire is taking delivery of an A330 on 4th September and has loaded ADJ-CDG for sale
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346. Dressed for Success: ACMI explained through The Tuxedo Framework with Andrew Lester, Chapman Freeborn Airchartering
In this episode, I am joined by Andrew Lester, ACMI and Leasing Manager for India, the Middle East, and Africa at Chapman Freeborn Airchartering. Together, we delve into the intricacies of ACMI (Aircraft Crew Maintenance and Insurance) leasing, comparing it to renting a tuxedo for event season, and discuss its strategic advantages for African airlines facing unique market challenges. The conversation covers the benefits, common misconceptions, and regulatory hurdles of ACMI leasing, while highlighting African success stories such as Lift and Uganda Airlines. Andrew emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and partnership to maximize profitability and meet seasonal demand, advocating for a broader acceptance and smarter implementation of ACMI as part of a fleet strategy in Africa. Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn Email Andrew: Find out more about Chapman Freeborn here ACMI Leasing & Aircraft Leasing Solutions Download the brochure: Chapman Freeborn ACMI Leasing Solutions by Chapman Freeborn
Since its creation in 2018, AviaDev Insight Africa has established itself as the premier podcast dedicated to African Aviation.
We bring prominent industry voices to the table to establish the "ground truth" informally and candidly.
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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