294. AviaDev's July 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Chief Regional Troublemaker and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant

Welcome 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 ✈️ Air Cote d'Ivoire's expansion from October Rumour mill: ✈️ Etihad's postponed launch to Nairobi ✈️ Uganda Airlines to launch Gatwick ✈️ Uganda Airlines rumoured aircraft order ✈️ Singapore Airlines applies for Durban ✈️ Air Canada's potential in West Africa ✈️ Emirates announce a date to restart Lagos Chapters 02:42 AirAsia's New Route to Africa  15:26 JamboJet's New Route: Mombasa to Zanzibar 23:31 Air France's New Route to Kilimanjaro 35:48 Fly Namibia's New Route to Maun 41:43 Impact of Visa Policies on Route Planning  56:47 Emirates' New Route to Madagascar  01:05:51 Ethiopian Airlines' Winter Expansion 01:09:52 Air Côte d'Ivoire's Network Growth 01:18:30 Rumor Mill: Airline Speculations and Announcements 01:19:55 Uganda Airlines' London Ambitions   01:32:31 Air Canada in West Africa   01:40:06 Emirates' Return to Nigeria   01:41:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts