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AviaDev Insight AfricaAviaDev's July 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee GhadiallyWelcome to the July 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: The latest in the FlySafair pilot strike saga Virgin increasing capacity on LHR-LOS from 26 October, deploying the 397 seater A350-1000. A good move or short term strategy? Qatar Airways reducing Nigeria frequencies in W25. Why? South African Airways' new...2025-07-311h 09
AviaDev Insight AfricaAviaDev's June 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee GhadiallyWelcome to the June 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: The impact of the Trump travel ban on Africa's airlines, with a deep dive into Ethiopian Airlines' next moves in the market Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways announcement on 1st July and what it could mean, plus a brief discussion on the fleet and gr...2025-07-021h 34
AviaDev Insight AfricaAviaDev's May 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee GhadiallyWelcome to the April 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: Air Côte d'Ivoire's incoming A330-900 and potential destinations, including Beirut. RwandAir's interest in developing Mombasa and Zanzibar (great timing for AviaDev) Delta is upgrading Atlanta - Lagos to A350-900 daily Air France is increasing Cape Town...2025-05-301h 05
AviaDev Insight AfricaAviaDev's April 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee GhadiallyWelcome to the April 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 to launch to Sharjah 4 x week and go double daily to Lagos from July. Qantas is rumoured to be launching Perth-Johannesburg in December 3 x week Etihad to increase flights from Nairobi to double daily in December Deep...2025-04-261h 16
AviaDev Insight AfricaAviaDev's March 2025 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee GhadiallyWelcome to the March 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 this month include: Recap and feedback on Uganda Airlines' new LGW route Kenya Airways report a $42 million profit and continues to tweak its schedules and navigate operational challenges Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Partnership. Who stands to gain the most and what's behind it? 2025-04-011h 45
AviaDev Insight AfricaAviaDev's February 2025 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee GhadiallyWelcome to the February 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 this month include: Air Peace canceled Johannesburg, Lome, and Jeddah flights, but signed an interline agreement with Emirates RwandAir's connectivity challenges and how they can overcome them Ethiopian updates include the new Porto Route, Manchester moving to daily service, Entebbe increase, Moscow increase, Sing...2025-03-061h 14
AviaDev Insight AfricaAviaDev's January 2025 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially, Welcome to the first 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 In this bumper episode, we cover the following stories: ✈️ Ethiopian Airlines to launch Hyderabad 3 x week from June ✈️ SAA opening a daily flight to Dar-Es-Salaam on 20th January ✈️ Air Sierra Leone launching operations with Freetown-Lagos using Embraer ERJ 145 ✈️ British Airways increasing service to Nairobi in Summer 2025 and t...2025-02-011h 25
Uncensored CMOReloaded: Rupert Howell co-founder of HHCL on creating the agency of the decadeUncensored CMO Reloaded. This episode was first published in May 2021.Rupert Howell is one of the founders of the iconic advertising agency HHCL & Partners. This is a bumper 2 hour episode, but I promise you it's worth it. We spend a lot of time actually talking about new business and the importance of winning pitches and growing customers. We also look at the campaigns that the HHCL created, where the ideas came from that inspired such iconic and effective work. And I think you'll find that quite revealing also how relationships are basically underpinned all of Rupert's success...2025-01-021h 52
AviaDev Insight AfricaThe 2024 AviaDev Connectivity Update Awards with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially This is the fourteenth and end-of-year edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update, the podcast offering insight into the 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 Our protagonists will be nominating their chosen routes according to the following categories:✈️ Intercontinental Route of the Year ✈️ Intra-Africa Route of the Year ✈️ Best intercontinental "Expansion" Route of the year ✈️ Worst Route decision of the year ✈️ Route...2024-12-101h 10
AviaDev Insight AfricaBook Release "Strategies for Sustainable Air Service Development" with Editors Chrystal Zhang, Associate Professor, RMIT University and Dr Kareem Yarde, Air transport and tourism consultantIn 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 here2024-12-1019 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaAviaDev's November 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Behramjee Ghadially, and special guest Joao Po Jorge 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 aircraf...2024-11-241h 32
AviaDev Insight AfricaAviaDev's October 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Chief Regional Troublemaker and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant Welcome to the twelfth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s 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 Key topics discussed: ✈️ India-Africa Connectivity discussion ✈️ Airlink launching Kinshasa, DRC from Johannesburg 3 x week from March 2025 ✈️ Uganda Airlines to London. A rumor or confirmed? ✈️ United Airlines opening Washington-Dakar 3 x week from May 2025 ✈️ Ethiopian Airl...2024-10-291h 13
AviaDev Insight AfricaConnecting SADC and more new routes on the horizon. A conversation with Ms Lulu Rasebotsa, CEO, Air BotswanaIn this episode of Aviadev Insight Africa, host Jon Howell is joined by Air Botswana's CEO, Lulu Rasebotsa. Together, they discuss: Lulu's background and career journey Air Botswana's recent fleet expansions- why choose Embraer? Network expansion featuring a selection of reinstated and brand new routes The selection criteria for these routes and type of passenger they cater for How the airline combats seasonality How Botswana is performing in terms of visa access in the region and further afield Reflections on Lulu's first AviaDev...2024-09-2731 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaAviaDev's September 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Chief Regional Troublemaker and Lorne Philpot, aviation journalist Welcome to the eleventh edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s 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 Lorne Philpot, Aviation Journalist CONNECT WITH LORNE Key topics discussed: ✈️ South African Airways to launch Lubumbashi and Dar es Salaam from November ✈️ Fastjet increasing Bulawayo frequencies ✈️ RwandAir ceasing their Cape Town connection ✈️ Ethiopian Airlines to open Monrovia, Liberia, and Port Sudan ✈️...2024-09-231h 05
AviaDev Insight AfricaAviaDev's August 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Chief Regional Troublemaker and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation ConsultantWelcome to the tenth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s 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 Key topics discussed: ✈️ Qatar's 25% investment into Airlink ✈️ Uganda Airlines to launch Lusaka, Abuja and Harare and London rumours ✈️ Air Botswana's regional expansion and fleet expansion to Namibia and South Africa ✈️ Air Senegal's network reduction a...2024-09-011h 28
AviaDev Insight AfricaAviaDev's July 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Chief Regional Troublemaker and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation ConsultantWelcome to the ninth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s 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, and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. Key topics discussed: ✈️ Air Asia Kuala Lumpur- Nairobi ✈️ JamboJet launch of Mombasa- Zanzibar ✈️ Air France announce Kilimanjaro from November ✈️ FlyNamibia launch of Windhoek-Maun ✈️ The impact of visa policies on route development ✈️ Emirates extending the Seychelles flight to Madagascar ✈️ Ethiopian's Winter expansion and schedule changes ✈️ A...2024-07-131h 44
InterVarsity World ChangersE11: Jen Howell and Hollywood Script WritingSylvester Stallone. Katherine Heigl. Jason Bateman. Just a few of the Hollywood superstars this week's guest has rubbed shoulders with. Join us this week as Jon and Jen Howell (Northwestern University Greek IV alumna) chat about what it's like integrating a prophetic gift with Hollywood script writing. Whether it's sharing a hopeful word from the Lord or kickstarting the "Hollywood Tithe", Jen has some fascinating stories of what it looks like to follow Jesus among the stars.PRAY FOR JEN...To hear the Lord's leading and respond with obedienceTo know the Lord's protection as s...2024-06-1234 min
Good Neighbor Podcast for the Greater Chattanooga RegionJon Meek at Scenic City SignsScenic City SignsSince 2003, Scenic City Signs has been creating beautiful signs for the city we love. Our clients include local mom-and-pop stores like us, all the way up to national brands you see every day. Family owned and operated from day one, our roots are in the Chattanooga and Cleveland area. Jon Meek is the professional generalist in charge. He's a Lee University graduate, a musician, a tinkerer, and, most importantly, a husband and dad.Best,Jon MeekScenic City Signs423-894-5556We Have Moved!5959 Shallowford...2024-06-1120 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaProtecting profitability. Finding the right insurance solution with Denis Kulikov, Deputy CEO, AI12In this episode, Jon and Denis discuss the importance of insurance in the African aviation industry. Insurance is a substantial operating cost and many African airlines may be overpaying or have the wrong solution for their needs. AI12, is a specialist insurance and reinsurance broker and part of the Avia Solutions Group. Together, they highlight the need for African airlines to present themselves properly to the international market and the role of insurance brokers in advocating for their clients. They also discuss the challenges African airlines face in obtaining insurance and how AI12 h...2024-06-1019 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaThe evolution of representation and distribution for African airlines with Achma Asokan, Group CEO, AirlineprosIn this episode, Jon and Achma discuss the evolving landscape of airline distribution and the strategies African airlines can use to extend their global reach. Achma shares her inspiring journey in the aviation industry, insights into revenue management, and the importance of a robust distribution strategy. The conversation also touches on the significance of technology, the role of tourism boards, and Achma's future visions for the industry. Connect with Achma here Find out more about Airlinepros here 00:00 Introduction to Aviadev Insight Africa 00:54 Meet Achma Azokan: A Journey in...2024-06-0731 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaReducing the cost of distribution for African airlines by harnessing the power of technolgy and Artifical Intelligence with Richard Ortega, Commercial Director EMEA, KIU System SolutionsIn this episode, Jon and Richard explore the impact and opportunities harnessing technology and AI can have on African aviation, focusing on distribution, interlining, and the role of artificial intelligence. They discuss the adaptation African airlines require to optimize their distribution channels and the potential of using AI to enhance customer service and reduce operational costs. The Kiu team will attend AviaDev Africa 2024, 19-21 June in Windhoek, Namibia. Find out more about Kiu here Connect with Rodger Whittle on LinkedIn Connect with Richard Ortega on LinkedIn 2024-06-0630 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaAviaDev's May 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant and Dr James Pearson, Analyst, Simple FlyingWelcome to the eighth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s 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, and Dr. James Pearson, Analyst at Simple Flying. Together, we discuss: Norse Atlantic Airways, a new carrier for Africa, is launching a three times a week operation from Gatwick in London to Cape Town International. Jon recently interviewed Norse, so if you want to hear more listen here EasyJet's exp...2024-05-161h 04
AviaDev Insight AfricaThe future of travel catering and retailing is already here with Nomusa Khumalo, Chief Customer Officer at Tourvest Retail ServicesIn this episode of Aviadev Insight Africa, Nomusa joins Jon to discuss Tourvest's involvement in revolutionizing the African travel landscape and their support for airlines and airports in developing their retail and catering solutions. Specifically, we explore how Tourvest has been working with FlySafair to deliver an improved onboard experience, driving ancillary airline revenues whilst rewarding crew for performance. We finish by looking to the future and how a shift towards radical personalisation, focusing on flexibility, sustainability, and enhancing the passenger experience will change the passenger experience- all driven by harnessing the power of data. ...2024-05-1520 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaAviaDev's April 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation ConsultantWelcome to the seventh edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s 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, and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. Together, we discuss: Turkish Airlines' continued growth and focus on Africa Qatar Airways announcing 4 x weekly Kinshasa service Access to European markets for African carriers. Is it a level playing field? Uganda Airlines adding an A320 CEO. How and where will it...2024-04-1558 min
Good Neighbor Podcast for the Greater Chattanooga RegionJon Lakamp - State Farm Insurance AgentInterview with...Jon Lakamp - State Farm Insurance Agent located in Chattanooga, TNOur goal at Jon Lakamp State Farm is to help Life Go Right. To accomplish this goal we ask questions, uncover needs, & then develop a personalized insurance plan that protects what matters most to you. We also help our customers map out there financial goals developing a plan for retirement that empowers them to realize their Life Dreams423-894-5568www.jonlakampinsurance.comGood Neighbor Podcast Show Media AccountsGood Neighbor Po...2024-03-2018 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaAviaDev's March 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant and Tatenda Karuwa, Journalist, Simple FlyingWelcome to the sixth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s 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, and Tatenda Karuwa, journalist, Simple Flying: Together, we discussed: Air Peace to London Gatwick fastjet increasing the frequency of their Vic Falls - Kruger route ASKY AIRLINES restarting operations in Niger after ECOWAS lifted sanctions. RwandAir's suspension of their Mumbai route CemAir (Pty)Ltd's laun...2024-03-161h 10
AviaDev Insight AfricaThe February AviaDev Insight Connectivity Update. A deep dive into air route developments on the African continent, with Sean Mendis, independent aviation consultant and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant Welcome to the fifth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s Connectivity update, a podcast that offers insights into new route developments in Africa. Hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa, this podcast covers new route developments and expansions in the aviation industry on the African continent. In this episode, we discuss: Ethiopian Airlines' Summer 24 schedule, which includes new destinations and increased frequencies. They also highlight the airline's focus on connecting Africa to the world, discussing Ethiopian Airlines' expansion plans, including the addition of Warsaw as a potential new destination. FlySafair's new route from Cape T...2024-02-131h 02
Hey! read this.17776, What football will look like in the future By: Jon Bois with Scott DanielsonIn this episode B and V talk with their very cool friend (who also happens to be B's husband), Scott about,17776 or What football will look like in the future, By: Jon Bois. This story is heartfelt and existentially intense often at the same time and we cannot recommend it enough. We will be screaming HEY! read this! about it for a very long time. We've linked it below for your convenience, please give it a read!17776, What football will look like in the future By: Jon Boishttps://www.sbnation.com/a/17776-football2024-01-281h 22
AviaDev Insight AfricaImproving accessibility and communication for differently able travellers in Africa with Victo Nalule, Founder, Tunaweza FoundationIn this episode, Jon and Victo discuss the need for better accessibility and communication for differently able travelers in Africa, as well as the importance of creating uniform global standards. They also explore the role of airlines and customers in driving change and using technology to improve accessibility. Victo shares her experiences and highlights the work of the Tunaweza Foundation in supporting people with disabilities. The episode concludes with a discussion on Victo's TED Talk and involvement with the Obama Foundation. 00:00 Introduction 01:19 Discussing African aviation accessibility 06:15 Challenges faced by differently able...2024-01-2433 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaThe impact of aeropolitics on air connectivity in Africa with Dr. Namhla Tshetu, Executive Manager for Corporate Services at AirlinkIn this episode of AviaDev Insight Africa, host Jon Howell interviews Dr. Namhla Tshetu, the Executive Manager for Corporate Services at Airlink, Africa's largest private carrier. Together, they discuss Namhla's role in aeropolitical affairs and her aviation journey. They also touch upon the Airlinkers booklet and The Link program, sharing its successes. Namhla talks about her recently completed PhD on open skies in Africa and the potential for its realization. A deep dive into the thorny issue of aeropolitical negotiations and market access conversations, especially in southern Africa. Airlink's s...2024-01-1837 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaThe January AviaDev Insight Connectivity Update. A deep dive into air route developments on the African continent, with Sean Mendis, independent aviation consultant and James Pearson, Aviation analystWelcome to the fourth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s Connectivity update, a podcast that offers insights into new route developments in Africa. Hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa, this podcast covers new route developments and expansions in the aviation industry on the African continent. For this month's episode, Jon is joined by two industry analysts, Sean Mendis and Dr. James Pearson, to discuss and analyze these developments. In this episode, the podcast discusses: TAAG Angola closing Madrid and moving to a daily Lagos service SA...2024-01-1255 min
Life’s Checkmark: Conversations on Overcoming Trauma, Build Resilience For Your Personal DevelopmentFrom Drug Addiction to Marketing Success: Ty-Shane Howell's Journey to Rewrite Destiny EP | 61From Drug Addiction to Marketing Success: Ty-Shane Howell's Journey to Rewrite Destiny EP | 61 Ty-Shane Howell emerged from a turbulent start, marked by the scars of abandonment and the struggle for emotional grounding. Born into a life where his birth mother, a mere child herself at only 13, faced the daunting task of raising him in the grip of survival, Ty-Shane’s formative years were etched with instability and eventual separation. At the tender age of four, Ty-Shane was pulled away from his young mother, setting forth a chain of events that would shape his life. He wa...2023-12-1935 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaThe December AviaDev Insight Connectivity Update. A deep dive into air route developments on the African continent, with Sean Mendis, independent aviation consultant and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation ConsultantThis episode is the third of a new format that focuses on sub-Saharan African air route development, with a specific focus on routes that are due to start or cease in the next quarter. My guests for this podcast are: Aviation consultant, analyst and commentator, Sean Mendis, who brings over 20 years of experience in the industry, including stints managing airports, commercial airlines, and also cargo airlines in Africa and the Middle East. Behramjee Ghadially, an aviation consultant with over 20 years of experience (9 of which has been in Africa) supporting airlines globally with their n...2023-12-041h 03
AviaDev Insight AfricaThe October AviaDev Insight Connectivity Update. A deep dive into air route developments on the African continent, with Sean Mendis, independent aviation consultant and Tatenda Karuwa, Simple FlyingThis episode is the second of a new format that focuses on sub-Saharan African air route development, with a specific focus on routes that are due to start or cease in the next quarter. My guests for this podcast are: Aviation consultant, analyst and commentator, Sean Mendis, who brings over 20 years of experience in the industry, including stints managing airports, commercial airlines, and also cargo airlines in Africa and the Middle East. Tatenda Karuwa - a journalist writing for Simple Flying, the largest aviation website globally https://simpleflying.com/ In this e...2023-10-251h 02
Mike & Jon Got It Going OnMike & Jon - Episode 348 - 9/29/23It's a "special" covid edition as Typhoid Jon goes solo via Zoom and talks with Nikki Moor about the upcoming Steve Moor Memorial #walkfortheRED on Saturday, October 15 at Howell High School. Moor, a Lieutenant with the Howell Fire Department, passed away in 2022 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His wife Nikki discusses the astounding fact that cancer is the top cause of death for firefighters and how the event benefits firefighters like Steve. Jon and Nikki also recall the man that Steve was and the legacy he has left behind.2023-09-2918 min
Nerds & Jesus Podcast10 | The Little Mermaid w/ Diana HowellSend us a textWelcome to the tenth episode of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus! Mary's sister Diana Howell joins to discuss reactions on the lastest Little Mermaid live-action film!Support the showNerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction • Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer• Art: Billy SonsAbout The Show How should Christian nerds navigate living i...2023-06-0136 min
2 Cents Critic#103 - Disney+’s The Mandalorian, Season 3 | Created by Jon Favreau (with Brojem)Tune in as return guest and fellow Star Wars nerd Brojem joins Arthur for a review and recap of Disney+’s The Mandalorian, Season 3. The ways in which the hosts like and dislike the evolution of Star Wars, the franchise’s dubious stance on droid slavery (a topic that the hosts had previously covered in last year’s podcast on Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi), a mini-discussion on The Book of Boba Fett, and Disney’s decision to scrap the Star Wars Legends comprise just a few of this episode’s talking points.
Created by Jon Favreau...2023-04-262h 22
2 Cents Critic#85 - While You Were Sleeping | Directed by Jon Turteltaub (with Ryan Conner of Millennial Coffee Break)Tune in as Ryan Conner (Millennial Coffee Break) comes back to 2CC for the third episode of Christmas Month 2022, where we’re sharing our thoughts and feelings on While You Were Sleeping, the 1995 Christmas-y rom-com starring Sandra Bullock as a lonely train station tollbooth worker who falls for a man, then falls for his family—but only after she saves him from getting run over by a train, then gets herself tangled up in a huge lie about her being his fiancée. A few of the topics that Arthur and Ryan comment on are characters breaking numerous moral and e...2022-12-211h 27
AviaDev Insight AfricaA destinations role in attracting retaining and supporting airline development with Bronwen Auret, Chief Quality Assurance Officer at South African TourismThis podcast was recorded on 7th November 2022 during World Travel Market in London. Joining Jon Howell was Bronwen Auret, Chief Quality Assurance Officer at South African Tourism. SAT has been a long-term partner of AviaDev Africa and is one of the tourism authorities in Africa that really understand the value and impact of airlift on their success. Together we discussed: 🛫 how SAT support airlines starting or expanding services to the country 🌍 the domestic market focus during covid. Is the market still performing well and how are capacity issues affecting demand2022-11-1114 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaThrowback to AviaDev Africa 2017. Ato Girma Wake receives the lifetime achievement awardA real highlight of the event is presenting the Ato Girma Wake Award for an outstanding contribution to route development in Africa. This year's winner was Sanjeev Gadhia CEO of Astral aviation and that episode is freely available on the podcast as episode 212. However, we couldn't resist dipping into the back catalog to release the interview AviaDev CEO Jon Howell did with Ato Girma back on stage in Kigali at AviaDev 2017. In this episode, you will hear Girma talk about the following: 🛫 His career journey 🛫 What he would have been i...2022-07-1526 min
Mike and Jon Got It Going OnMike & Jon Got It Going On – Episode 61 – 5/9/22We met Grand Master King, talked about clearing our criminal records with Howell Librarian Holly Ward Lamb and said 'Hola!' to Howell Spanish teacher Brian Riordan,2022-05-0945 min
Mike and Jon Got It Going OnMike & Jon Got It Going On – Episode 61 – 5/9/22We met Grand Master King, talked about clearing our criminal records with Howell Librarian Holly Ward Lamb and said 'Hola!' to Howell Spanish teacher Brian Riordan,2022-05-0900 minMike and Jon Got It Going OnMike & Jon Got It Going On – Episode 61 – 5/9/22We met Grand Master King, talked about clearing our criminal records with Howell Librarian Holly Ward Lamb and said 'Hola!' to Howell Spanish teacher Brian Riordan,2022-05-0945 minMike and Jon Got It Going OnMike & Jon Got It Going On – Episode 61 – 5/9/22We met Grand Master King, talked about clearing our criminal records with Howell Librarian Holly Ward Lamb and said 'Hola!' to Howell Spanish teacher Brian Riordan,2022-05-0900 min
Mike & Jon Got It Going OnMike & Jon - Episode 61 - 5/9/22We met Grand Master King, talked about clearing our criminal records with Howell Librarian Holly Ward Lamb and said 'Hola!' to Howell Spanish teacher Brian Riordan, 2022-05-0945 min
2 Cents Critic#46 - Disney+’s The Book of Boba Fett | Created by Jon FavreauTune in for Arthur’s dissection of The Book of Boba Fett, the Disney+ Star Wars spinoff series that takes place after the events of Season 2 of The Mandalorian. For the first time ever, fabled bounty hunter Boba Fett is in the lead role as he—with the aid of assassin ally Fennec Shand—endeavors to take control of the criminal empire that had once been ruled by Jabba the Hutt and then Bib Fortuna. Yep, this means more time on the desert planet of Tatooine. In addition, Arthur touches on the 2022 Oscar nominees, gripes about TBOBF pulling a Ulysse...2022-02-162h 07
Unlocking AfricaOpen Skies for Aviation in Africa. A Pipe Dream or an Achievable Reality with Jon HowellEpisode #4 with Jon Howell who is the CEO and Founder of AviaDev.What We Discuss With Jon HowellHow has the covid pandemic impacted the African aviation industry?Opportunities and challenges faced by private aviation companies in Africa.What impact will AfCFTA and other African Trade Arrangements have on the African aviation industry?Will we see improvements in Africa's aviation infrastructure, consistency in fees and increased interconnectivity?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my...2022-02-0742 min
ALGO: A LOT GOING ON WITH RAJ KOTECHA | THE NO1 PODCAST IN DUBAIJon Howell: Shares A MASTERCLASS in B2B Content Strategy - The Raj Kotecha Show EP12Jon Howell is a niche podcaster whose early investment in creating content allowed him to navigate two super destructive cyclones heading right towards his business. As founder and CEO of AviaDev, an aviation conference that focuses on creating flight paths between African countries, Covid literally tried to wipe out not only his industry (events) but the already fragile community he served (travel in Africa).
How this man navigated this time is nothing short of a miracle, starting with a podcast he created several years before the pandemic.
Jon is also a former colleague as his b...2022-01-121h 27
Alex MacPhail Podcast#78 Jon Howell - Upskilling Africa's Aviation IndustryWhat do you get if you cross an aunt who is a Concorde Stewardess, a father who is an airline executive with TWA, and a mother who ran the first tour operator business in Tenerife in the 1960s? You get Jon Howell. Alex MacPhail talks to Jon Howell, about all things aviation, diversions, and resilience. Jon is the Managing Director and Founder of AviaDev. AviaDev is a platform providing for the last six years intra-Africa travel and the means to connect airlines, countries, tour operators, and all sorts of...2021-09-081h 04
AviaDev Insight AfricaEpisode 175. Introducing The Future Flying ForumIn today´s episode we discuss with Arran Rice (CEO & Founder at Simple Flying), Joanna Bailey (Managing Editor at SimpleFlying) and Jon Howell (CEO & Founder at AviaDev) new online event: The Future Flying Forum. The event is brought to you by SimpleFlying and powered by AviaDev. Safely strapped into your own comfortable seat, we’ll follow the sun from East to West, touching down along the way to chat with aviation’s leading CEOs. More information and registration is available at futureflyingforum.com. 2021-08-1713 min
Adventist Pilgrimage4. Interview: Jon ButlerMichael Campbell and Gregory Howell chat with historian Jon Butler. Dr. Butler is one of the most important Adventist historians you've (probably) never read.
If you'd like to support the hosts of this show, you can support the Adventist History Network on Patreon.2021-07-011h 00
AviaDev Insight AfricaJon Ayache, CEO, Lift. Disrupting and reinventing the airline industry through innovation.This special podcast is the recording of the interview between Hilka Birns, a wonderful journalist working with our great partners, ch-aviation and Jon Ayache, CEO of lift, South Africa’s newest airline. The wide-ranging conversation covers the flexible business model, incorporating a conversation about the fleet mix, new routes, and the distribution model. We also discuss the use use of technology to improve the passenger experience and how the airline continues to innovate with its own theme song, dogs on planes and onboard silent discos. Jonathan Ayache CEO, lift Hilka Bi...2021-06-2125 minUncensored CMOHow I created the most successful agency of the 90’s - Rupert Howell, HHCL & PartnersRupert Howell is one of the founders of the advertising agency HHCL & Partners famous for campaigns for Tango, The AA, Ronseal, First Direct and Go amongst to name just a few. They were awarded ‘Agency of the Decade’ by Campaign in the 1990’s and experienced phenomenal growth for over a decade before being sold to Chime.We covered so much ground in this bumper 2 hour episode, so here's the list of what we touched upon:How Rupert made HHCL the best agency of the 90’sRuperts New Business Mantra – Honesty. Respect. Trust.Why saying ‘I don’t know’ and ‘we...2021-05-191h 54
AviaDev Insight AfricaHow technology supported the launch of lift, South Africa's newest airline, during the pandemic.This episode is the first in a new series of podcasts spotlighting innovation and the impact of positive disruption on the African aviation industry, ahead of AviaDev Africa 2021 ONLINE. First, I am joined by Meir Hadassi Turner, Founder and CEO of AeroCRS, an innovative provider of passenger service systems and much more besides, to discuss the changing needs of airlines. We then move to Cape Town, South Africa, where I am joined by Jon Ayache, CEO and Cilliers Jordaan, Head of Commercial at lift. We discuss how they were able to leverage technology to launch in...2021-04-1327 min
Your Catholic Life with Jon LeonettiCatholic author Dr. Kenneth Howell on meditation and the EucharistCatholic author Dr. Kenneth Howell on meditation and the Eucharist by Jon Leonetti2021-03-0909 min
TALKIN' SHIT WITH SYDTALKIN' SHIT WITH SYD...EP #9...W/ Jon Ladd (Terminus Tees)Jon Ladd is the owner and founder of Terminus Tees based in Canton, GA. We sat down with Jon to learn about the creation of Terminus Tees, his bands, and much, much more.
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AviaDev Insight AfricaAviaDev's 2020 in a nutshell with Jon HowellIn 2020's final episode of AviaDev Insight Africa, Juraj Toth, MD AviaDev Europe spoke to CEO & Founder of AviaDev, Jon Howell. Discussion points include: How AviaDev survived 2020 The hardest challenges what the team has learned The highlights of the year and a look into 2021 2020-12-2923 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaEpsiode 135. Marcel Langeslag, Director of Aviation Africa, NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants. Understanding the importance of "propensity to fly" in the current environmentIn this episode, we discover more about a new, free interactive tool that has been developed by NACO which outlines the propensity to fly in Africa. You can take a look here We also discuss how governments can facilitate aviation growth on the continent, the future of airport infrastructure financing and the importance of diversifying away from aeronautical revenue. The paper we cite can be downloaded here To find out more, you can connect with Marcel here This episode was recorded on 24th August2020-09-0123 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaDr Nadiir Bheekhun, Founder and Managing Director, AeroNAD Group and Gavin Eccles, Professor of Aviation and Tourism Management. Reinventing Africa's competitive advantageIn this episode, we preview the Masterclass taking place on 27th August 2020, entitled "The Commercial Imperative for African Aviation - Marketing & Sales Post COVID-19: Reinventing Your Competitive Advantage" This is brought to you in association with the Aviationia Division of the AeroNAD Group, which is delivering tailored aviation education and training solutions, adapted to individual as well as organisational needs, through the harmonisation of academia and industry for a better aviation ecosystem across the African Continent. You can still register for the masterclass here You can find out more about AeroNAD here2020-08-1823 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaSomi Arian, Tech Philosopher, international speaker, filmmaker and LinkedIn top voice. A glimpse into the future of work, aviation and AfricaIn this episode, we take a detour from aviation-specific content and focus on the future. Namely the future of work, the future role of technology in our lives, the future of the aviation industry and the future opportunities this offers Africa. Somi Arian is a tech philosopher, international speaker, entrepreneur, award-winning filmmaker and LinkedIn Top Voice among UK influencers. Her work focuses on the impact of technology on society at large, the future of work and digital marketing. She has given talks to industry leaders from organizations as diverse as the BBC, The...2020-08-1751 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaEpisode 132. Mehmet Keyvan, CEO Keyvan Aviation. Delivering an antibacterial cabin crew uniform solution to replace PPEIn this episode, we explore the world of innovation in the field of crew uniforms and discover more about Keyvan’s innovative Antibacterial Cabin crew uniform solution that aims to replace PPE. You may have seen the different airline approaches to crew uniform. We have seen some airlines implement full PPE to protect their staff, but this can lead to a less than perfect experience for the passengers. You can watch the short uniform video here You can find out more about Keyvan aviation here2020-08-1122 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaWrenelle Stander, CEO of Comair limited. Navigating headwindsIn this episode, recorded on 17th July 2020, we meet Wrenelle Stander, CEO of Comair Ltd and discuss the following: The business rescue process and when we can expect to see Comair flying again The dynamics of the Southern African aviation market and how Comair can emerge stronger post-Covid. How the industry is supporting each other and delivering Where Comair's diversification strategy stands today The airline's fleet plans and how to rebuild passenger confidence 2020-07-2040 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaJames and Hugo Hill, TRM. Understanding the full cost of airline insuranceIn this episode, Jon Howell is joined by the TRM management team, James and Hugo Hill to discuss airline insurance. Did you know that some premiums have increased 30% year on year and that insurance can represent around 3% of an airline's operating cost? For any startups, we talk about the insurance you need to have and how underwriters are perceiving risk differently in the Post-Covid environment. You can connect with James here You can connect with Hugo here www.trm.co.za 2020-07-1411 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaGidon Novick. Why now is the right time to launch a new domestic airline in South AfricaThis exclusive episode was recorded 8th July 2020. Gidon Novick is a former Comair CEO and founder of Kulula.com who is planning to launch a new domestic airline in South Africa. Amongst other things, I asked the following: Why now is the right time to launch an airline? What equipment does he plan to deploy? Which routes will he fly? When we can expect the airline to start? What did he learn in his time in and out of the industry which makes him ready for the journey ahead?2020-07-0931 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaWEBINAR. Beyond Covid-19. Actionable solutions to rebuild African AirlinesRecorded on 2nd July 2020, this webinar was brought to you by Tuscar Aero Consulting and featured the following speakers: David Aher Tuscar Aero Consulting Dikko Nwachukwu jetWest Partners Aaron Munetsi African Aviation Expert Our aim was to determine how we can improve the resilience of African airlines to ultimately make the proposition more attractive to potential investors. 2020-07-021h 17
AviaDev Insight AfricaHon. Minister of Transport, The Republic of Angola. A new aircraft heralding a new dawn?Ahead of the delivery of TAAG Angola Airlines' first Dash 8-400 aircraft, we took time to sit down with Hon. Ricardo Daniel Sandao Quieros Viegas D'Abreu and discussed the role of aviation in the development of trade; the impact of Covid on the industry and the country's aims and ambitions for the medium/ long term2020-06-2616 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaIvana Alvares- Marshall, Governor of The African Section Ninety Nines. We need to talk about mental healthIvana is a pilot, Reiki practitioner and advocate of mindfulness. She is also the Governor of the African Section of the 99s, https://www.african99s.com/ a non-profit organization of International Women Pilots. In this episode, we explore the findings of a Harvard study into depression in pilots, which can be downloaded here and discuss strategies to prevent and cope with the challenge, especially in the current times of crisis. Please seek professional help if any of the issues raised have affected you. You can connect with Ivana here 2020-06-2526 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaRui Carreira, CEO, TAAG Angola Airlines. New aircraft. New strategy?In late June 2020, TAAG Angola Airlines will take delivery of their first DeHavilland Dash 8-400 turboprop. In this episode, we understand some more about why this aircraft was chosen, where it will be deployed and the wider commercial strategy of TAAG Angola airlines and of course get to meet the man himself. 2020-06-1517 min
The HR Social Hour Half Hour PodcastEpisode 120 - Jon & Wendy talk to Kaitlynd HowellWe're joined by Kaitlynd Howell, recent graduate of the University of Buffalo and now HR Generalist with PostProcess Technologies in Buffalo, NY. We talk about HR being a family business, what Kaitlyn learned in internships, getting connected professionally online, and Kaitlynd and Wendy bond over wine and cheese.
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AviaDev Insight AfricaThomas Perkins, CEO, Navpass. Optimising and monetising sovereign aerospaceThis episode was recorded in Addis Ababa in March 2020 just as the Covid-19 pandemic was taking hold. Navpass is bringing an innovative, technology-driven approach enabling African governments to optimize and monetize their sovereign airspace,. These navigation fees can be reinvested to make airspace more efficient and safer. You can find out more at https://navpass.aero/ 2020-06-0123 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaEpisode 123. The Rise of Sanitized Air Travel with Shashank NigamMy guest today is Shashank Nigam, a person with jet fuel in his veins. Shashank is the founder and CEO of SimpliFlying, one of the world´s largest aviation marketing firms and author of SOAR, a bestseller on airline marketing. Together with his team at SimpliFlying they have created a material titled The Rise of Sanitized Travel which details over 70 different areas in the passenger journey that are expected to either change or to be introduced from scratch, to restore confidence in flying after COVID-19 pandemic. You can download the full report here.2020-05-1541 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaWEBINAR. Restructuring and realigning airline finance and operations during Covid-19This webinar was recorded 6th May 2020 and brought together aviation and airline restructuring specialists to deliver their solutions to the question of "what can and should I be doing right now?" We look in detail at operational restructuring, financial restructuring, lessor negotiation and more. Moderators: Jon Howell, AviaDev John Grant, AviaDev Consult Panellists: Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Sylvain Bosc, Aviation Consultant and former CCO at South African Airways, fastjet and SVP Europe, Qatar Airways Steven Kargman, President, Kargman Associates David Aher...2020-05-061h 06
Before the BidDiamond T Land & Cattle with Jon DavisListen in as Jon Davis and I talk about the start of Diamond T Land & Cattle, Jon's history, and we talk about the cattle in the two upcoming sales on Angus Live and SC Sales. Enjoy some humor as Jon talks about how he doesn't know anything about fitting show cattle, will never have cattle ready on time according to his former boss, and many other laughs along the way.
2020-04-201h 18Before the BidDiamond T Land & Cattle with Jon DavisListen in as Jon Davis and I talk about the start of Diamond T Land & Cattle, Jon's history, and we talk about the cattle in the two upcoming sales on Angus Live and SC Sales. Enjoy some humor as Jon talks about how he doesn't know anything about fitting show cattle, will never have cattle ready on time according to his former boss, and many other laughs along the way.
2020-04-201h 18AviaDev Insight AfricaWEBINAR. The future of MICE Tourism in Africa post Covid-19This Webinar was recorded on 17th April 2020 and is brought to you by AviaDev Africa and VoyagesAfriq Travel Media to help shape the policy direction of tourism post covid-19. Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions are a vital part of any national tourism strategy and provide huge economic benefits to those countries that have embraced them as a source of income. In this webinar, we explore the future of this sector and ask the following: What can MICE businesses be doing right now? Where should Africa be looking for MICE business? Is...2020-04-191h 29AviaDev Insight AfricaThe airport viewpoint. How can African airports diversify their income to include non-aeronautical revenues?This is the audio recording of the fourth weekly webinar whihc took place on 8th April. The webinar brought together experts in the field of airport city development, airport planning, and airport operations to discuss and determine how and African airports can diversify their revenue post-Covid-19 Host: Jon Howell, CEO, AviaDev Africa Panelists: • Chloë Greenbank, Editor, Regional Gateway • Pieter van der Horst, MD at AIREA, Airport City Expert at NACO and co-founder of Airport City Academy (ACA). • Marcel Langeslag, Director, Aviation Africa at NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants • Nicolas D...2020-04-101h 07AviaDev Insight AfricaThe African Tourism Approach to Covid-19This episode is the recording of the first AviaDev Tourism webinar delivered on 3rd April 2020 and is brought to you by AviaDev Africa and VoyagesAfriq Travel Media. The webinar was set to help shape the policy direction of how tourism will be done post Covid-19. You will hear from the below contributors: Hosts: Jon Howell, CEO, AviaDev Africa Kojo Bentum-Williams, CEO VoyagesAfriq media Ltd. Panelists: Anita Mendiratta, Founder and President of Anita Mendiratta and Associates; Advisor to UNWTO Secretary General Sisa Ntshona : CEO of South African Tourism...2020-04-041h 21AviaDev Insight AfricaThe view from the top. African aviation industry leaders webinarThis episode is the audio recording of the third AviaDev webinar that took place 1st April 2020. We discuss the challenges, priorities, and opportunities offered by COVID-19. Our esteemed panel consisted: • Tefera Mekonnen Tefera, Secretary General, African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) • Ato Girma Wake, AviaDev Patron and former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines • Sanjeev Ghadia, Vice Chairman, The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and CEO, Astral Aviation • Abderahmane Berthe, Secretary General. African Airlines Association2020-04-021h 07AviaDev Insight AfricaThe African Airline response to COVID-19. An existential crisis for the industry?This episode is the audio recording of the second AviaDev webinar that took place 25th March 2020. We discuss the different forms of support that are or could be available to the airlines, whether this will lead to more consolidation and cooperation and much more. Our esteemed panel consisted: • Ogaga Udjo, Managing Director, ZA Logics • Raphael Kuuchi, Special Envoy to Africa on Aeropolitical Affairs, IATA • Joao Po Jorge, CEO, LAM Mozambique Airlines • Nowel Ngala, Commercial Director, ASKY Airlines • Sean Mendis, Chief Operating Officer, Africa World Airlines You can also watch th...2020-03-2652 minAviaDev Insight AfricaShingai George, Aviation preofessional and technology enthusiast. Undertsanding the future applications of new technologies within aviation.In this podcast, I speak to Shingai George, a dedicated AviaDev Ambassador and technology enthusiast. We discuss how new technologies such as blockchain, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence will change the aviation industry, which could be even more prevalent in a post COVID-19 world. You can connect with Shingai here2020-03-2318 minAviaDev Insight AfricaMartin Gitonga, Head of Network planning and Alliances, Kenya Airways. A glimpse into KQ's futureIn this episode, we discuss Kenya Airways' response to the ongoing and evolving COVID-19 crisis but so much more. We discuss KQ's focus on collaboration with regional and international players, the relationship with Jambojet; the performance of the JFK route launched in 2018; open skies and future fleet plans. You can connect with Martin on LinkedIn here2020-03-1230 minAviaDev Insight AfricaTiana Rasamimanana, President GS Airlines, Madagascar. A new player in the Indian OceanThis episode was recorded on location in Antananarivo 27th February. GS Airlines started commercial operations in January 2020 with domestic flights within Madagascar. In this podcast, we discover more about the airline's plans in terms of routes, fleet plans and much more. You can meet the team at AviaDev Africa 2020, Antananarivo 6-8 May. 2020-03-0218 minAviaDev Insight AfricaAlan Peaford MBE, Chairman, Aviation Africa. A sneak previewAviaDev Africa is delighted to be a media partner of Aviation Africa, taking place 4-5 March in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ahead of the event, we spoke with the Conference Chairman about what we can expect from the upcoming event, how the African aviation landscape continues to evolve and much more. You can find out more about the conference at http://www.aviationafrica.aero/home 2020-02-1936 minAviaDev Insight AfricaAndrew Bourne. Introducing AviaDev RecruitAttracting and retaining high-caliber talent is a challenge across the aviation industry. As an organization embedded in the industry, AviaDev is pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated recruitment arm, AviaDev Recruit, powered by Bourne Recruitment. In this podcast, I speak to Andrew Bourne, President & CEO, Bourne Recruitment about the new venture. If you would like to find out more, please click here Contact Andrew on LinkedIn here2020-02-1909 minAviaDev Insight AfricaCiaran Wilson, Head of Sales, Middle East and Africa, Cellpoint Digital. How a digital approach is Africa's opportunity to "leapfrog"This episode was recorded on location in Dubai during the Global Investment in Aviation Summit (GIAS). Cellpoint Digital works with airlines to simplify and create a "frictionless" booking process. We talk about how airlines can use their digital channel to drive ancillary sales (upgrades, baggage, catering) and integrate many different payment methods. Within Africa, there are huge opportunities for airlines to adopt this technology and harness new traveller behaviour to improve bottom-line performance. To find out more, visit https://cellpointdigital.com/ To connect with Ciaran click here2020-02-1615 minAviaDev Insight AfricaMoritz Breickmann, Investment Director, AIIM. How attractive is aviation infrastructure as an investment proposition?In this episode, we delve into the world of aviation infrastructure investment with the Investment Director of AIIM (Africa Infrastructure Investment Managers). They currently have over $2 billion USD under management and have recently invested in Abidjan AIrport. We discuss: How attractive aviation infrastructure projects are as investment propositions What a project needs to develop to help secure investment The common mistakes that need to be avoided You can find out more about AIIM here You can connect with Moritz on LinkedIn here2020-02-1121 minAviaDev Insight AfricaOgaga Udjo, Managing Director ZA logics. How can African airlines stop the bleeding?This episode covers an article that Ogaga has written for the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe, entitled the state of African aviation, which you can read here. We take a pulse of the industry today, look into whether an airline's ownership is a precursor to success and how African airlines can arrest their negative financial performance. We then look into the future exploring the opportunities for competition, cooperation and consolidation. You can connect with Ogaga on LinkedIn here2020-02-0536 minAviaDev Insight AfricaEpisode 108. Alexander Herring, Regional Director, ADB Safegate and private sector liaison specialist, World Bank. Infrastructure development and investment in African aviationAlexander Herring has been embedded in the Africa market for over 20 years and travelled to over 40 African countries. He holds a role as a private sector liaison specialist with the World Bank, providing a bridge between airports and the bank itself. In this episode, we discuss the progress of African aviation development, the current infrastructure investment and development environment and take a look into the future. 2020-01-3022 minAviaDev Insight AfricaSasha Yusufali and Volker Münster, Nordic Aviation Capital. The aircraft leasing environment in AfricaThis episode is an Aircraft leasing 101. I am joined by 2 representatives of the World's largest regional aircraft leasing company with a large footprint in Africa, Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). The topics we cover are: Why consider leasing, rather than buying? How does the landscape look in Africa currently? What does an airline need to do to secure a lease agreement and what are the common errors to be avoided? What are my options if I'm a startup airline? Click to connect on LinkedIn with Sasha2020-01-2841 minBefore the Bid2019 Hoosier Beef Congress Sale Cattle with Jon JordonToday we take Before the Bid to the Hoosier Beef Congress to discuss the sale cattle show. Jon Jordan was on the broadcast for Walton Webcasting and had a ring-in seat for the sale cattle show. Jon and I will give a report and a few thoughts on a few of these really good cattle. These cattle sell Saturday December 7 at 9:30 a.m. You can follow along with the sale lots at Hoosierbeefcongress.com.
We have no direct affiliation with the Hoosier Beef Congress. We have approval from HBC officials to discuss the sale cattle at Hoosier...2019-12-0627 minBefore the Bid2019 Hoosier Beef Congress Sale Cattle with Jon JordonToday we take Before the Bid to the Hoosier Beef Congress to discuss the sale cattle show. Jon Jordan was on the broadcast for Walton Webcasting and had a ring-in seat for the sale cattle show. Jon and I will give a report and a few thoughts on a few of these really good cattle. These cattle sell Saturday December 7 at 9:30 a.m. You can follow along with the sale lots at Hoosierbeefcongress.com.
We have no direct affiliation with the Hoosier Beef Congress. We have approval from HBC officials to discuss the sale cattle at Hoosier...2019-12-0627 minAviaDev Insight AfricaLinden Birns, Founding Partner, BHK Crisis Communications. The shifting sands of crisis communications in a digital age.In this episode, Jon Howell spoke to Linden Birns about exactly what defines a "crisis", the importance of having a plan in place that moves with today's new age of social media. We also discussed the respective Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing responses to the ET302 tragedy. You can contact the team at info@crisiscommunications.com 2019-05-2331 minAviaDev Insight AfricaJon Howell, Founder and CEO, AviaDev. My passion for Africa and desire to create impactThis episode is a departure from our normal format. Recorded in March 2019, I was interviewed by Ciaran Connolly from Profile Tree, a content marketing agency based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. We discuss my personal journey, my passion for Africa and why we strive to create an impact wherever our events take place. 2019-05-0625 minAviaDev Insight AfricaMarco van Ieperen, Head of Airline Partnerships, Kiwi.com. Outlining the concept and application of virtual interlining for AfricaIn this episode, Jon Howell spoke with Marco about the incredible rise of kiwi.com as an online travel agent. We discuss the definition of virtual interlining and the benefits to the airlines, airports and passengers, its application in Africa and what's next for the fast-moving tech company. Pour yourself a cup of something, pull on your running shoes, grab the dog lead and dive right in. 2019-03-2816 minAviaDev Insight AfricaNico Bezuidenhout, CEO, fastjet. Is fastjet African aviation's rising star?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.2018-06-1820 minAviaDev Insight AfricaA lifetime in African aviation. Ato Girma WakeThis 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 2018-04-2727 min
City of You PodcastsCity of You Podcast Episode 127 (AERC Day): Jon HowellGabby Fellows chats with Jon Howell, the creator of Advancing Education Reducing Crime Day in the library of McGuffey Elementary School.2017-04-3002 min
Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) PodcastEp. 17: Jon Howell, Aviation Specialist, Bench EventsHear more about the increased activity from Middle Eastern carriers and some successes from local carriers such as Ethiopian Airways, using Addis Ababa as a hub. The growth of African middle class consumers has also given birth to low cost carriers such as FastJet as well as three other players in the region. Jon can be reached via jon.howell@benchevents.com.
This podcast is part of an official series supporting the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF). To attend, please visit www.africa-conference.com.2015-11-2508 minAfrica Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) PodcastEp. 17: Jon Howell, Aviation Specialist, Bench EventsHear more about the increased activity from Middle Eastern carriers and some successes from local carriers such as Ethiopian Airways, using Addis Ababa as a hub. The growth of African middle class consumers has also given birth to low cost carriers such as FastJet as well as three other players in the region. Jon can be reached via jon.howell@benchevents.com.
This podcast is part of an official series supporting the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF). To attend, please visit www.africa-conference.com.2015-11-2508 min
VEGAN SNACK ATTACKAYINDE HOWELLJon hangs out with vegan chef/actor/future-author, Ayinde Howell! They talk about Ayinde's history as a vegan - living proof that you can be vegan from birth and grow up to be an awesome adult! Most importantly, they discuss the future Macaroni & Yease truck that is soon to hit Los Angeles, as soon as Ayinde raises enough money on kickstarter.2014-01-2600 min