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Aviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)Ibom Air @5: The journey so farSend us a textIbom Air is a state owned Nigerian carrier based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. It recently celebrated its five years anniversary.This episode features George Uriesi who is the Chief Operating Officer of the airline. He took us through Ibom Air journey in five years not limited to:ChallengesMilestonesImpactSupport andExpansion and future plansSupport the show2024-06-1332 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)Zero Petroleum Sustainability focus on AfricaSend us a textThis episode features the Kwame Bekoe, Commercial Director at Zero Petroleum. Zero Petroluem is a start up company in the U.K that uses technology to produce SAF from air and water. We discussed:Challenges and opportunities of SAF production Partnerships and collaborations of SAF adoption Logistics and infrastructural challeneges of distribution Role in supporting UN SDGs and climate commitmentsSupport the show2024-06-0339 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)A.S.A.P SPECIAL: Liberalization of the African Skies- The way forwardSend us a textThe A.S.A.P special edition features a presentation at the WFLA Summit which held on the 28th of March 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria by Dr. Richard Aisuebeogun IAP, FCITL, Ph.D. Titled- Liberalisation of the African Skies-The way forward. It covers:1. Concept of the liberalisation of the African skies2. Partial implementation of the Yamoussoukro Decision3. Challenges of full implementation of Yamoussoukro Decision4. Need for reforms and harmonisation of regulatory frameworks5. Importance of connectivity and multiple designations6. Current state and future forecast of air transport in Af...2024-05-0635 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)One Month After: Outlook on Air Peace Airline Sustainability on Lagos-London RouteSend us a textAir Peace airline, a Nigerian carrier commenced its inaugural flight on Lagos-London route on the 30th of march 2024. One month after, Toni Ukachukwu sat with Sean Mendes, an aviation consultant to share his insight on the sustainability of the airline. The discussion on this episode covers competition, partnership, favourable environment, Government support and corporate governance.Support the show2024-04-3048 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)Green Loop Foundation: A Leading NGO in Botswana focused on ESGSend us a textThis edition features Lindiwe Modise, Managing Director Green Loop ESG Consultants and Green Loop Foundation. One of Botswana's leading innovative ESG organisations. The organisation is into environmental impact assessment, green rating of buildings, renewable energy solutions, environment, social governance and biodegradable packaging.Support the show2024-04-1531 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)Africa Focus on Carbon Offset Reduction Scheme For International Aviation (CORSIA)Send us a textThis episode features Chinga Mazhetese. She is the regional Officer at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAF) Office, situated in Nairobi, Kenya. She is responsible for supporting 24 member states in the region with implementing the ICAO requirements for Environmental Protection and Aeronautical Meteorology (MET).Support the show2024-04-0936 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)Impact of Sports Tourism on SustainabilitySend us a textAndre Encarnacao is a sports tourism consultant and sustainability researcher at the university of Malaga Spain. In this episode he shares with me the impact of sport tourism on sustainability and his voyage to Lagos, Nigeria.Support the show2024-03-0637 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)Volar Air Mobility- Pioneering Green Aviation with carbon- neutral air taxiSend us a text Hooi Hing Lee is the of founder of Volar Air Mobility , a Hong Kong based green air mobility technology company. In this episode he shares his vision of Electric Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) which aims to revolutionise air mobility whist using existing infrastructure and civil aviation regulations to create a green aviation ecosystem across the world.Support the show2024-02-2445 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)The Environmental and Economic Impact of Low Season TravelSend us a textThis episode features Ged Brown CEO of Low Season Traveller and also the CEO of The Climate Friendly Travel Club initiative of the Sun X program. We discussed the environmental and economic impact and benefits of low season travel. we also discussed how the climate friendly travel helps offset carbon emission with direct benefits to consumers.Support the show2024-02-0648 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)Sustainable and Energy Efficient Solutions for SchoolsSend us a textThis episode features Virginia Echavaria. Founder of Shimoshi Limited, a social enterprise dedicated to improving energy access of schools in Uganda. She is responsible for fostering and leading the partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), providing technical advice and support to the Kampala Climate Change Action Strategy. This includes designing and establishing green business investment in 79 KCCA supported schools to promote sustainable and energy efficient solutions. We spoke about how her improved institutional cook stove reduces emission which in turn is used as carbon credits.Support the show2024-01-2642 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)Building Infrastracture, regulatory and legal framework for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)Send us a textDan Sloat is the CEO of Volatus Infrastrcture and Energy Solutions, one of the world's leading electric mobility infrastructure firms providing turnkey solutions for eVTOL aircraft through vertiport consulting, design and construction. He is also the founder of Advanced Air Mobility Institute. In this episode, we discussed infrastructure, legal and regulatory framework for the advance air mobility sector.Support the show2023-12-1238 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)Africa's Outlook on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)Send us a textIn this episode we discussed climate change mitigation through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Africa by exploring the opportunities and equitable energy transition.We also shared insights on the COP28 which took place in Dubai with takeaways for the participating African countries. My guest is Farai Chireshe, Energy analyst and Project officer at WWF South Africa. Farai holds significant experience in shaping SAF value chains particularly in Africa, collaborating extensively with stakeholders to establish SAF ecosystems. His notable contributions include the development of blue print for SAF production in South Africa.2023-12-0647 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)Carbon Offset CertificationSend us a textCarbon Offset Certification is a Swiss based and global Independent label that certifies commodity transactions, product and services through a third party assured process where Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are calculated, verified and offset according to international best practices , standards and regulations.In this episode, my guest is the Paul Sebastian, founder Carbon Offset Certification. We discussed Carbon offset, greenwashing, carbon trading etc.Support the show2023-11-2848 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)Lyte Aviation- Pioneering Heavyweight 40 seater eVTOLSend us a textLyte Aviation is disrupting air mobility with its ambitious heavyweight 40 seater hybrid hydrogen electric VTOL skyBus and SkyTruck, passenger and cargo variants respectively. In this episode i discuss with its founder, Freshta Farzam in her quest to disrupt boldly buses, trains and trucks in a journey to redefine air mobility and infrastructure.Support the show2023-11-2140 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)Exploring Skyfinity "Innovate-to-zero" PrincipleSend us a textSkyfinity is a Dutch registered non for profit foundation. It sources contributions from individuals and organisations, calculated through their flight emissions to invest through a global fund for impact. These contributions are continuously re-invested into promising sustainable aviation start-ups spanning the full scope of aviation ecosystem, from aircraft and systems to aviation fuel and infrastructure. In this episode, i caught up with Maurice Boon-the founder, Emma Harnandez,-Chief of Staff and Robert Marx- Business Developer.Support the show2023-11-1441 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)Developing Sustainable Tourism Destinations in AfricaSend us a textIn this episode, we discussed how to create sustainable tourism community and empowering the stakeholders .Understanding the social and environmental elements that is key to ensuring that destinations keep thriving by measuring performance and focus on the right metrics for sustainability. Adun Okupe is the Principal Consultant at Red Clay. A specialist management consulting practice focused on tourism advisory for sustainable tourism development in Sub- Saharan Africa.Support the show2023-03-1938 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)Economic Sustainability of African AirlinesSend us a textIn this episode we discussed the economic sustainability of African airlines. How Government intervention in the airline industry has been typically unsuccessful, leading to multiple failed airlines and the need for it to create a sustainable business model for aviation entities in order to keep businesses and jobs in Africa, as well as pay off debt and increase revenue. We also discussed the role Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Africa Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and private stakeholders. My guest was Sean Mendis who has two decades of experience in senior management roles within the av...2023-03-0950 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)Driving Economic Sustainability Through Efficient and Cost Effective Aircraft OperationsSend us a textIn this Episode we discussed modern methods such as predictive and preventive maintenance for airlines to reduce planned downtime and defects and how machine learning and predictive analytics can be used to improve aircraft maintenance processes and increase airworthiness for economic sustainability. My guest on the show was Chioma Okoro Onyedikachi who is a Ph.D. candidate of Operations and Maintenance of Aircraft at National Aviation University Kyiv, Ukraine. Support the show2023-02-2549 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)Revolutionizing Urban Air MobilitySend us a textThis episode features Yvonne Winter COO, FlyNow Aviation.FlyNow Aviation is based in Austria and it is one of the leading companies that is revolutionizing Urban Air Mobility using eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing)with its passenger and cargo variants.Support the show2023-02-1633 minAviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)One Dollar Tree Planting CampaignSend us a textIn this episode, Afema Ronnie joins me on A.S.A.P to discuss his project; The One Dollar Tree Planting Campaign. An idea that encourages the planting of trees as a means to reduce the impact of aviation on climate change. The objective of the campaign is to mitigate the effect of carbon emission on the environment by planting one million trees across Africa with one dollar contributed by air travelers.Support the show2023-02-0933 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaA spotlight on Walk for love Africa, 12th February with Toni UkachukwuThis is the first podcast of 2022 and as such I am delighted that we are discussing a positive and uplifting pan- African project that aims to spotlight opportunities for intra-africa trade and tourism development across the value chain. The event is the Walk for Love and in this episode, I discuss the concept of the project, why it’s needed and how you can get involved with event organiser, Toni Ukachukwu, plus include a snippet of a new song that will be released alongside the walk. EMAIL: walkforloveafrica@gmail.com INSTAGRAM @walkforloveafrica T...2022-01-1211 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaPreviewing the Aviators Africa Tower Awards with Toni UkachukwuIn this episode, I am joined by Toni Ukachukwu, Founder of Aviators Africa, an integrated PR, marketing and consulting company. He joins me to talk about the Maiden Edition of the Aviators Africa tower awards and 3rd CEO's forum, taking place 27-28th October 2021 live in Lagos and online too. Nominations can be made here. Deadline 10th September 2021 Connect with Toni here2021-09-0819 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaSenator Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation, Nigeria. Nigeria's aviation sector is open for businessThis episode was recorded on May 20th by Toni Ukachukwu, Aviation Development Director at AviaDev. It was recorded at a stakeholders forum in Lagos and the topics discussed included the revitalization of the national carrier project, privatization and concessioning of the country's airports and much more.2019-05-2708 minAviaDev Insight AfricaAlexander Nwuba, Aviation executive and entrepreneur. Is Africa prime territory for Chinese aircraft manufacturers?This episode was recorded on location in Lagos on 13th May 2019 by Toni Ukachukwu, Aviation Development Director, AviaDev. Tony and Alexander talk about SAATM, the west African, but specifically about the opportunity in Africa for Chinese aircraft manufacturers.2019-05-2026 minAviaDev Insight AfricaJean Paul Boutibou, Vice President - EMEA, Russia, CIS & Indian Ocean, Bombardier. The importance of AfricaThis episode was recorded during the recently concluded Africa tour of the Uganda Airlines CRJ900 and conducted by Toni Ukachukwu, Aviation Development Director. Topics discussed included Africa's importance to Bombardier, MRO support in Africa and the merits of the CRJ900. 2019-05-1414 minAviaDev Insight AfricaCapt. Ado Sanusi, CEO, Aero Contractors. Reinvention and diversification of an airline operationThis episode was recorded in Lagos, Nigeria at the Headquarters of Aero Contractors, whose CEO Capt Ado Sanusi was in conversation with Toni Ukachukwu, Aviation Development Director of AviaDev. Among issues discussed included Aero contractors stability since being under receivership by AMCON, re-fleeting, the Low-Cost opportunity in Nigeria and Africa, re-branding and the development of Aero contractors strategic business units which includes Aero MRO and so much more.2019-03-2639 minAviaDev Insight AfricaAllen Onyema, CEO, Air Peace. Challenges and opportunities in Nigeria- one of the World's most promising aviation marketsIn our landmark 50th episode, AviaDev's Aviation Development Director, Toni Ukachukwu pays a visit to Allen Onyema, who has built a successful private airline in Nigeria against all the odds. They discuss network development and fleet plans, protectionism, SAATM, foreign carrier domination, low-cost carriers, taxes and charges and so much more2019-03-2027 min