Delegate Guide: AviaDev Africa 2023

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WELCOME

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of The Bench and AviaDev teams, Karibu Kenya! 2023 marks the seventh edition of AviaDev Africa and this year’s event is our best attended to date.

When we embarked on this journey, our ambition was to deliver a meaningful platform that offered the right mix of focused business to business meetings, networking and conference sessions. We never wanted to be the biggest, but we wanted to deliver a quality experience that would encourage delegates to come back year after year. We will continue to innovate and listen to your feedback, but we are encouraged by the new routes and business deals that have been delivered as a result of the platform. Even more powerful are the relationships built across the event which endure, especially in an industry as niche as ours.

Our theme for 2023 is Engage, Energise, Elevate.

In an environment of online meetings, webinars and Artificial Intelligence, it has never been easier to connect, but it has never been harder to make a connection. Live events will continue to be important as a forum to engage. The enthusiasm and energy surrounding this event will energise the discussions and ultimately elevate our great industry to connect Africa domestically, regionally and internationally.

AviaDev Africa 2023 has attracted a record number of airlines of all shapes, sizes and ownership structures, which is an indication that the industry is willing to come together to craft a more robust and resilient future. The meetings that will take place over the coming days will play a part in the future connectivity of Africa, driving economic development, creating jobs and opportunity for the next generation.

Our conference programme has been curated and developed by our advisory board, comprising a huge range of experience. The topics and speakers have been identified to offer thought-provoking, realtime experiences and ideas of how to move the industry forwards.

A special thanks to our host partners, Kenya Airports Authority and our official carrier, Kenya Airways for their support.

Our incredible sponsors include a wide variety of service providers and OEMs from across the African continent and the globe. This shows that there is real belief and interest in seeing African Aviation thrive.

Finally, we are delighted to be able to deliver a sustainable conference. We have made a real effort to both minimise our impact on the environment, whilst maximising our impact on the local community with our charity run, ambassador and outreach initiatives.

I wish you a productive, energising and fun conference and my team and I look forward to engaging and supporting you over the coming days.

Warmest regards,

Jon Howell, CEO & Founder, AviaDev Africa

QUICK GUIDE : AviaDev Real Estate

Wednesday 14 June

08:00 - 09:00

09:00 - 09:15

09:15 - 10:00

10:00 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:15

11:15 - 11:30

11:30 - 12:00

12:00 - 12:15

12:15 - 12:30

12:30 - 12:45

12:45 - 13:00

13:00 - 13:05

13:05 - 14:00

14:00 - 17:00

17:00 - 20:00

Registration and Welcome Refreshments

Welcome Remarks

Unlocking Resilience through Real Estate and Air Cargo Developments in Africa

Raising Capital for Airport Projects in Africa: Understanding the Financing Landscape and Investors' Priorities

Project Showcase: Kenya

Project Showcase: Guinea

Creating a Winning Formula for Airport Hotels in Africa: Understanding the Attractions and Requirements for Success

Project Showcase: Zimbabwe

Project Showcase: Lanseria

Project Showcase: Dube Tradeport (Durban)

Project Showcase: Zambia

Final Remarks

Networking Lunch

Investor Meetings

Networking Reception at Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill, hosted by Open to all attendees of AviaDev Real Estate and AviaDev.

QUICK GUIDE : AviaDev

Profit before planet? Navigating investment in environmental solutions amidst industry-wide financial challenges

Strategizing for Success: How Original Equipment Manufacturers have helped airlines adapt their strategies to deliver new routes and revenue streams during and after the pandemic 11:45 - 12:30

10:45 - 11:45

Innovating for Success: How technology is driving efficiency, building resilience and improving profitability across the African aviation industry 12:30 - 13:00 SAATM Hard Talk Session 13:00 - 14:00 Networking Lunch 14:00 - 18:00

14:00 - 15:00

15:00 - 16:00

Route Development Meetings

WORKSHOP: Exploring the influence of cutting-edge technologies

WORKSHOP: Building Resilience Amongst Unprecedented Complexity of Industry Trends

18:00 - 21:00 Networking Reception at Carnivore, hosted by Friday

10:15 - 11:05

11:05 - 12:00

- 12:15

Designing a sustainable route development plan: How to attract and retain airlines in Africa

Navigating financing challenges for refleeting decisions and African airline start-ups in a post-Covid world: Exploring opportunities and strategies

Partners in prosperity: Building a strong cargo ecosystem through airline-airport collaboration in Africa

Future Leaders Panel: How do we ensure that open skies for Africa becomes a reality in the next 5 years?

12:15 - 12:45 Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award Interview 12:45 - 13:00

- 14:00

14:00 - 17:00 Route Development Meetings

AVIADEV REALESTATE

AviaDev Real Estate will connect the owners and operators of African airports to those with the finance, skills and contacts to develop the land and maximise its revenue potential. In turn, the airport industry will stand stronger together with the real estate industry and become more resilient to (potential) disruption, increase the appeal to new carriers, and ultimately improve air connectivity across the continent. Attendance for AviaDev Real Estate is included within your AviaDev pass.

Wednesday 14 June

08:00 - 09:00

09:00 - 09:15

Registration and Welcome Refreshments

Welcome Remarks

09:15 - 10:00

Unlocking Resilience through Real Estate and Air Cargo Developments in Africa

Nelly Alandou Senior Aviation Consultant, Strategy and Planning, NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants

10:00 - 11:00

Asmeeta Das Sharma Lead - Sustainability Strategy & Airport Master Planner, Strategy and Planning, NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants

Raising capital for airport projects in Africa: Understanding the financing landscape and investors' priorities

MODERATOR

Hilton Carty Managing Director, Aperture Properties

Patrick

Lasse

Marcel Langeslag Director, Aviation, NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants

Mark Dunford CEO, Knight Frank Kenya

Jon Howell CEO and Founder, AviaDev Africa

Chonde Ag. General Manager, Finance, Kenya Airports Authority

Javed Malik Chair of the Advisory Board, Ink Innovation

Ristolainen Principal | Development, Kasada Capital Management

PIONEERING SUSTAINABLE AEROSPACE FOR SAFEAND UNITEDWORLD

Wednesday 14 June

11:00 - 11:15

Project Showcase: Kenya

11:15 - 11:30

Project Showcase: Guinea

11:30 - 12:00 Creating a winning formula for airport hotels in Africa: Understanding the attractions and requirements for success

12:00 - 12:15

Project Showcase: Zimbabwe

12:15 - 12:30

Project Showcase: Lanseria

12:30 - 12:45

Project Showcase: Dube Tradeport (Durban)

12:45 - 13:00

Project Showcase: Zambia

Thulisile Galelekile Executive Strategy and Operation, Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal

Xolile Shabalala Senior Manager: Marketing, Dube TradePort Corporation

Rampa Rammopo CEO, Lanseria International Airport

Trevor Ward Managing Director, W Hospitality Group Shamil Manek Director, The Merwest Company

Verengai Ruswa Finance Director, Airports Company of Zimbabwe

Kephas Phiri Senior Manager Commercial Marketing & Advertising, Zambia Airports Corporation

Rashid Abdullah Manager - Planning, Research and Budgeting, Kenya Airports Authority

Namory Camara Managing Director, SOGEAC

E2 PROFIT HUNTER Connectivity for a different world

With a rapid population and income growth, Africa is set to become one of the fastest growing regions for aviation in the world. Several barriers still exist however – underserved cities and low frequencies, resulting in poor connectivity. Carriers can only overcome this challenge and take advantage of new opportunities by operating a right-sized and fuel-efficient aircraft. The new generation E2 “Profit Hunter” family, truly optimized for the sub 150 seats segment, enables airlines to grow profitably by increasing frequencies on existing routes and explore new markets without creating overcapacity.

#ForADifferentWorld E2ProfitHunter.com

Jon Howell CEO and Founder, AviaDev Africa

HOSTED BY

AGENDA 2023

- 10:45

Profit before planet? Navigating investment in environmental solutions amidst industry-wide financial challenges

Exploring the challenges and opportuntities with African airline CEOs as they work to integrate sustainable practices into their operations. Can African airlines prioritize sustainability over profit in the short-term?

MODERATOR

IN CONVERSATION WITH

Jon Howell CEO and Founder, AviaDev Africa

Daniel Silke Director, Political Futures Consultancy

Jenifer Bamuturaki Chief Executive Officer, Uganda Airlines

Eduardo Fairen Chief Executive Officer, TAAG

Rodger Foster CEO and MD, Airlink

Allan Kilavuka Group MD & CEO, Kenya Airways

Hon. Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Roads and Transport

Hilke Birns Aviation Journalist, ch-aviation

Hon. Caleb Kositany Board Chairman, Kenya Airports Authority

NEW INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL AT ANTANANARIVO AIRPORT

A 91-million euro investment (410 billion ariary) including 35 million euros (158 billion ariary) in equipment

New 17,500m² terminal area:

Annual capacity: 1.5 million passengers, expanding to 1.8 million

23 check-in desks

2 baggage claim carousels

3 boarding tunnels

700 place parking lot with solar lighting

110 CCTV cameras

All hold baggage is systematically CT scanned using state-of-the-art technology (standard 3)

Airport Operational Control Center

1,500 m² for shopping and services:

450 m² of boarding area boutiques, with 150 m² dedicated to local products and

300 m² for duty free

350 m² catering area

210 m² craft market (15 dedicated sales outlets for Malagasy crafts)

170 m² for services (telecommunications, banks, exchange, press and books, car rental, etc.)

320 m² business lounge

100 works of art exhibited (photos, paintings, sculptures) created by 25 artists

(Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies)

Check-in desks Baggage claim carousel

Operational control center

Boarding tunnel

Thursday 15 June

10:45 - 11:45

Strategising for Success: How original equipment manufacturers have helped airlines adapt their strategies to deliver new routes and revenue streams during and after the pandemic

How have the OEMs supported their customers to adapt their strategy to open new routes and revenue streams during and since the pandemic?

MODERATOR IN CONVERSATION WITH

11:45 - 12:30

Innovating for Success. How technology is driving efficiency, building resilience and improving profitability across the African aviation industry

How are the latest technological innovations enabling the African aviation industry to operate more efficiently and sustainably?

MODERATOR IN CONVERSATION WITH

12:30 - 13:00

SAATM Hard Talk Session

MODERATOR IN CONVERSATION WITH

13:00 - 14:00

14:00 - 18:00

Networking Lunch

Route Development Meetings

Habba Hadijah Kamwesiga Head of Marketing & Communications, RwandAir

Javed Malik Chair of the Advisory Board, Ink Innovation

Richard Ortega Commercial Director EMEA, Kiu

Brett Preston Executive | Aerospace and Aviation, Technodyn International

Peter Greenberg Travel Editor, CBS News

Adefunke Adeyemi Secretary General, African Civil Aviation Commission

Aaron Munetsi CEO, Airlines Association of Southern Africa

James Bosse Director Sales EMEAR, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

Dominique Dumas Vice President Sales Africa & Indian Ocean, ATR

Joep Ellers Airline Marketing DirectorAfrica, Airbus

Raphael Haddad President and Board Member, Jetcraft Commercial

Stephan Hannemann VP Sales & Marketing, Head of MEA, Embraer

Jason Sutcliffe Regional Marketing Director – Middle East, Africa & Central Asia, Rolls-Royce Plc

Manish Shrivastava Co-Founder, Tourish

Judy Waruiru Managing Director, DPO Pay

How leveraging maintenance efficiencies can deliver bottom line value

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A SCALABLE APPROACH TO VALUE

IFS Maintenix comes with built-in flexibility to adapt to a commercial aviation organization’s evolving business and fleet strategy.

Thursday 15 June

14:00 - 15:00

WORKSHOP: Exploring the influence of cutting-edge technologies

Including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the internet of things on African aviation, and how they can be utilised to enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability.

15:00 - 16:00

WORKSHOP: Building Resilience Amongst Unprecedented Complexity of Industry Trends

Trends in the aviation industry have become even more complex and multi-faceted than ever before: We will discuss key trends and how to position proactively in the face of continuing uncertainty – and how to use these complexities to your advantage to build a more resilient business.

18:00 - 21:00

Networking Reception at Carnivore

Experience Nairobi’s most exotic meal at The Carnivore Restaurant. Try ostrich, crocodile, and camel meats roasted on Maasai swords over a charcoal pit then carved table side. (Vegetarian options available.)

HOSTED BY

Friday 16 June

07:00 - 07:15

07:30 - 07:50

Transfers to Nairobi Arboretum

Collect your AviaDev t-shirt and make your way to Nairobi Arboretum.

Drone demonstration at Nairobi Arboretum

Kush Gadhia

Chief Executive Officer, Astral Aerial

HOSTED BY

GET YOUR RUNNING SHOES ON!

…and join us to raise funds towards building the first aviation library and resource centre in Africa at Wilson Airport in Nairobi.

FRIDAY 16 JUNE @07:00

Eric Tchouamou Njoya Reader, University of Huddersfield

Sabine Reim Principal, Arthur D. Little

Friday 16 June

07:50 - 08:30

08:30 - 09:15

09:15 - 10:15

Charity Run

Raising funds to build the first aviation library and resource centre in Africa at Wilson Airport in Nairobi.

Welcome Refreshments

Designing a sustainable route development plan: How to attract and retain arlines in Africa

What are airlines looking for and how can airports work with stakeholders to deliver innovative approaches that will create sustainable route networks.

10:15 - 11:05

Navigating financing challenges for refleeting decisions and african airline start-ups in a post-Covid world: Exploring opportunities and strategies

Hear from those who have successfully launched and grown airlines as we focus on the opportunities and strategies for accessing the capital required to launch or grow an airline in Africa, including traditional and alternative sources of financing.

Nowel Ngala Director, Commercial & Ground Operations, ASKY

Minosoa Rakotozafy Head of Aeronautical Activities, Ravinala Airports

Refilwe Ledwaba Founder, Girls fly Africa

Hendrik Du Preez Vice President - Africa, Qatar Airways

Tim Harris Partner, Consulum

Christine Mwakatobe Managing Director, Kilimnajaro Airports Development Company

Dainius Staniulis Vice President Commercial and Business Development, Avion Express

Morne Visagie Head: Structured Asset Finance, Absa Bank Ltd

George Uriesi Chief Operating Officer, Ibom Airlines

Sean Mendis Director, SeanMendis.com

Eddie Browne VP Commercial, Aergo Capital

President Dhlamini Chief Executive Officer, Eswatini Air

Winnie Nafula Accountable Manager, Dragonfly Aviation Limited

Friday 16 June

11:05 - 12:00

Partners in prosperity: Building a strong cargo ecosystem through airlineairport collaboration in Africa

How do we ensure we capitalise on the opportunity that the air cargo business offers in terms of supporting and sustaining routes across the continent?

MODERATOR IN CONVERSATION WITH

12:00 - 12:15

Future Leaders Panel: How do we ensure that open skies for Africa becomes a reality in the next 5 years?

MODERATOR IN CONVERSATION WITH

12:15 - 12:45

Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award Interview

This years recipient, Rodger Foster, has been instrumental in the growth of Airlink since its inception in 1992. Airlink operates over 50 commercial jetliners flying to more than 45 destinations in 14 African countries and to St Helena Island, making it the largest privately-owned regional airline in Africa. Airlink continues to expand its route network, connecting more African cities and promoting tourism and trade across the continent.

We take this opportunity to discuss his journey and passion for the industry with Ato Girma Wake and Sanjeev Gadhia the 2022 award recipient.

12:45 - 13:00

Final Remarks

13:00 - 14:00

14:00 - 17:00

Networking Lunch

Route Development Meetings

Jon Howell CEO and Founder, AviaDev Africa

Ato Girma Wake Chairman, Ethiopian Airlines

Rodger Foster CEO and MD, Airlink

Sanjeev Gadhia CEO, Astral Aviation

Mercy Makau Founder, Young Aviators Club of Africa

Arnold Anjila AviaDev Ambassador

Ashley Kamau AviaDev Ambassador

Elizabeth Nzisa Musau AviaDev Ambassador

Capt. Gilbert Kibe Managing Director, Air Transport Consulting Ltd

Jacob Bwana Ag. General Manager, Marketing and Business Development, Kenya Airports Authority

Sanjeev Gadhia CEO, Astral Aviation

Marcel Langeslag Director Aviation Africa, NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants

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All Trent engines can be operated on blended fuel with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) content, enabling lower carbon flying. By the end of 2023, we will have proven that all Trent engines will be compatible with 100% SAF.

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VISION

To be the trusted first choice aviation services partner, diverting safe, reliable & innovative support services to the aviation industry according to international best practice

MISSION

To develop and provide safe, cost-effective operational & innovative support services to international and domestic airlines and their passengers

VALUES

Integrity & Honesty

Mutual Respect

Transparency & Openess Service Excellence

Socially Responsible Reliability

Who we are

 Aergo Capital is a full-service operating lessor and aircraft manager operating out of Dublin, Hong Kong, New York, London, and Nairobi

 We have an industry leading senior management team with over 300 years of collective aviation experience

 We are a trusted partner across all market segments – new technology, mature, and mid-life aircraft & engines

 We provide a full-service platform – inclusive of all disciplines including deal origination, lease remarketing, sales, debt sourcing, technical, legal, contracts management, accounting, tax, risk, credit, corporate governance

 We have strong airline, lessor, OEM, global banking, and advisor relationships

 Facts about Aergo Fleet in Africa : Aergo has 22 assets (including under LOI) in 9 different countries with 11 airlines

 Aergo provides a full Asset Management Service to third party investors as outlined below:

Asset Management

Key Facts and Figures

FOCUS ON YOUR PASSENGERS

Enable greater flexibility across your operation

Identity Management

Multifactor Biometrics

Touchless Self-Service

Baggage-free Travel

“A unique ecosystem of blockchain, mobile, biometrics and cloud systems that change how you interact with your customers”

Welcome to Madagascar!

Madagascar is a tourist island with great potential that still remains to be explored. The Great Island has the answer to everyone’s desires, be they for exploring, business trips or just taking it easy.

Antananarivo, the Capital

Antananarivo is in the highlands of Madagascar, with 12 sacred hills, museums of all kinds, craft markets and lots of places to go out.

The upper town is steeped in history: the Queen’s Palace, Andohalo square or the churches are key sites to visit. The architectural style of the houses, streets, alleys and stairs gives it special charm. A few kilometres from Tana are the Analamazaotra and Andasibe Mantadia National Parks, the best places to discover Madagascar’s wealth of wildlife. Those who prefer sports activities can go on a hiking trip to the typical villages nestling in the Analamanga region.

Nosy Be, the perfumed island

Nosy Be is an island off the northwest coast of Madagascar, also called «the perfume island» because of the scents of ylang ylang, sugar cane and spices. It is the main island of an archipelago which includes a dozen islets. Nosy Iranja, Nosy Komba, Nosy Tanihely or Nosy Sakatia provide extraordinary activities. Snorkelling, scuba diving, or even sport fishing, all fans of sea activities will find what they are looking for.

It is also the perfect ecotourism destination. Its parks and nature reserves mean your stay will be closer to nature.

Other top tourist spots

Madagascar is home to 5% of the world’s biodiversity, 80% of its plant species being endemic and 20 sites classified as RAMSAR. Baobab Avenue, the Bemaraha Tsingy the Red Tsingy are among the most spectacular landscapes in the country. Picture-postcard paradise beaches can be found in Tulear, Sainte-Marie and Diego-Suarez. For more information, see the website of the Madagascar Tourism Board.

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