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Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the AviaDev team, a warm welcome to the Spice Islands of Zanzibar.
2025 marks the ninth edition of AviaDev Africa and this year’s event is our best attended to date, with 500 delegates registered.
In 2016, when Mala and I embarked on this journey, our ambition was to deliver a meaningful platform that offered the right mix of informal and facilitated networking and engaging content.
For us, the true mark of success is not simply a growth in numbers, but attendee satisfaction. I am delighted to see so many of you returning for another AviaDev.
For those joining us for the first time, a very warm welcome to the AviaDev Community.
AviaDev has not been provided with a mandate of any sort or asked to develop and support policy. Our role is simply to create an environment conducive to forging both business and personal relationships, whilst sharing best practices and knowledge.
Although we keep the industry connected through our regular podcasts, event attendance, YouTube videos and social media presence, bringing the industry together in person each year is a personal and professional highlight.
Even better is when we hear that as a result of enagagements at the event, new routes are being created, capacity is being added to an existing route and new stakeholder relationships are being formed. We plan and deliver over 1,300 pre-arranged meetings across the next two days – no small feat, but a fundamental part of the event.
Our conference programme has been curated and developed by our advisory board, made up of industry experts with a huge range of experience. The topics and speakers have been identified to offer thought-provoking, real experiences and ideas of how to move the industry forwards.
A special thanks to our hosts, the Zanzibar Airports Company and Zanzibar Commission for Tourism, plus our official carriers, Discover, Precision Air, JamboJet and Kenya Airways.
Our wonderful sponsors include a wide variety of service providers and OEMs from across the African continent and the globe. We appreciate their support in helping us achieve our ambition of a thriving African Aviation industry that is profitable for all stakeholders.
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 annual charity run, ambassador and outreach initiatives.
I wish you a productive, energising and fun conference, and my team and I look forward to engaging with and supporting you over the coming days.
Your support means everything.
Warmest regards,
Jon Howell, CEO & Founder, AviaDev Africa
QUICK GUIDE : Tourism & Aviation Connectivity Forum
Wednesday 11 June
08:00 - 09:00 Registration and refreshments
09:00 - 09:10 Welcome remarks
09:10 - 09:40 If you build it, they will come: Engaging stakeholders to improve air connectivity
09:40 - 10:00 Zanzibar's tourism and connectivity objectives
10:00 - 10:30 Pitch Perfect: How to approach airlines with a winning business case
10:30 - 11:30 The power of partnership: How airports, destinations and airlines collaborate to grow connectivity
11:30 - 12:30 Moving the needle: Driving policy change to improve air access
12:30 – 12:45 Day one wrap-up
12:45 - 14:00 Networking lunch
16:30 - 17:30 Stone Town Tour
17:30 – 20:30 Welcome Reception
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Thursday 12 June
08:00 - 08:45 Registration and refreshments
08:45 - 09:00 Welcome to AviaDev
09:00 - 09:30 Welcome to Zanzibar
09:30 - 10:00 Macro economic keynote
10:00 - 11:00 Flightpath to growth: Rethinking ownership, market access and unlocking capital for African airlines
11:00 - 11:20 Connecting Africa: Unlocking intra-regional connectivity potential
11:20 - 12:05 AI: Friend or foe? Can AI revolutionise commercial performance in African aviation?
12:05 - 12:15 Complex flight plan: Navigating connectivity amid conflict and risk
12:15 - 12:55 Beyond the headwinds: Navigating rising costs, finance hurdles and supply chain challenges for African airlines
12:55 - 13:00 Day two wrap-up
13:00 - 14:00 Networking lunch
14:00 - 18:00 One-to-one route development meetings
18:00 - 22:00 Gala Reception
Friday 13 June
07:00 - 08:00 AviaDev morning run around Stone Town
08:00 - 09:00 Morning refreshments and networking
08:55 - 09:00 Welcome back to AviaDev
09:00 - 09:30 The future of travel is now
09:30 - 10:15 Sweating the assets: Maximising efficiency in airline network planning
10:15 - 10:40 Exploring the horizons: Unserved air routes to, from and within Africa
10:40 - 10:50 Charity presentation: Karume Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
10:50 - 11:00 Introducing the CareStore by Rolls-Royce
11:00 - 11:45 Maximising non-aeronautical revenue: Balancing revenue growth, efficiency and customer service experience in Africa's airports
11:45 - 12:00 The commercial benefits of preparing for the worst. Steps you can take to attain more favourable positioning in the insurance market
12:00 - 12:10 Handover ceremony
12:10 - 12:30 Future leaders
12:30 - 12:55 Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding contribution to route development in Africa
12:55 - 13:00 Closing remarks
13:00 - 14:00 Networking lunch
14:00 - 18:00 One-to-one route development meetings
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This forum will provide practical, hands-on approaches for improving route development strategies across Sub-Saharan Africa by engaging key tourism stakeholders. Featuring insights from Tourism CEOs, airports, and airlines, the forum will explore how collaboration can unlock success in the aviation industry. The event will address the challenges of route development in Africa and highlight how tourism engagement can make all the difference in ensuring routes thrive.
ATTENDANCE FOR THE TOURISM & AVIATION CONNECTIVITY FORUM IS INCLUDED WITHIN YOUR AVIADEV PASS.
Wednesday 11 June
08:00 - 09:00 Registration and refreshments
09:00 - 09:10 Welcome remarks
Jon Howell CEO and Founder, AviaDev
09:10 - 09:40 If you build it, they will come: Engaging stakeholders to improve air connectivity
Tim Harris Partner, Helm Growth Advisors
09:40 - 10:00 Zanzibar's tourism and connectivity objectives
Arif Abbas Manji Executive Secretary, Zanzibar Commission for Tourism
10:00 - 10:30 Pitch perfect: How to approach airlines with a winning business case
Tim Harris Partner, Helm Growth Advisors
10:30 - 11:30 The power of partnership: How airports, destinations and airlines collaborate to grow connectivity
Francis Doku CEO, Maestro Group Africa
Tatamo Rakotozafy Head of Aeronautical Activities, Ravinala Airports MODERATOR IN CONVERSATION WITH
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Charmaine Matheus Previously Acting CEO, Namibia Tourism Board
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Wednesday 11 June
11:30 - 12:30 Moving the needle: Driving policy change to improve air access
Natalia Rosa Tourism Project Lead, SADC Business Council
12:30 - 12:45 Day one wrap-up
Jon Howell CEO and Founder, AviaDev
12:45 - 14:00 Networking lunch
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16:30 - 17:30 Stone Town tour
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17:30 - 20:30 Welcome reception
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AVIADEV: AGENDA 2025
Thursday 12 June
08:00 - 08:45 Registration and refreshments
08:45 - 09:00 Welcome to AviaDev 2025
Jon Howell CEO and Founder, AviaDev
09:00 - 09:30 Welcome to Zanzibar
09:30 - 10:00 Macro economic keynote
Daniel Silke Political Economy Analyst & Futurist, Political Futures Consultancy
10:00 - 11:00 Flightpath to growth: Rethinking ownership, market access and unlocking capital for African airlines
MODERATOR IN CONVERSATION WITH
Hilka Birns Aviation Journalist, ch-aviation
Helen Brume Director, Projects & Asset Based Finance, Afreximbank
Mesfin Tasew Group Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Airlines
Munawer Dhirani Chief Executive Officer, Flightlink
Peter Ulanga Managing Director & CEO, Air Tanzania
Julian Edmunds Group Strategy & Development Director Fastjet
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Thursday 12 June
11:00 - 11:20 Connecting Africa: Unlocking intra-regional connectivity potential
Theo Wensink Head of Marketing – MEA; Senior Director Airline Marketing, Embraer Commercial Aviation
11:20 - 12:05 AI: Friend or foe? Can AI revolutionise commercial performance in African aviation?
MODERATOR
Refilwe Ledwaba Pilot, Founder, and Instructional Designer
IN CONVERSATION WITH
Hassan Aurag Brand Ambassador, Hitit
Martin Gitonga General Manager Digital, Brand and Marketing, Kenya Airways
Bharat Kumar Senior Vice PresidentAirline Passenger Solutions Practice, Revenue Technology Services (RTS)
Judy Waruiru Regional Managing Director, Network International
12:05 - 12:15 Complex flight plan: Navigating connectivity amid conflict and risk
Tatenda Karuwa Account Executive, Solus Insurance Brokers
12:15 - 12:55 Beyond the headwinds: Navigating rising costs, finance hurdles and supply chain challenges for African airlines
MODERATOR
Tristan Brouard AVP - Asset Management, ACC Aviation
IN CONVERSATION WITH
Abderahmane Berthe Secretary General, African Airlines Association (AFRAA)
Raphael Haddad President, Jetcraft Commercial Limited
Miguel Carneiro Chief Commercial Officer, TAAG – Angola Airlines
Richard Jacobs Chief Commercial Officer, TrueNoord
Linas Dovydenas President – IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa), Chapman Freeborn Global Aircraft Charter Specialist
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12:55 - 13:00 Day two wrap-up
Jon Howell CEO and Founder, AviaDev
13:00 - 14:00 Networking lunch
14:00 - 18:00 One-to-one route development meetings
18:00 - 22:00 Gala Reception At Sea Cliff Resort & Spa. GALA DINNER SPONSORED BY:
Friday 13 June
07:00 - 08:00 AviaDev morning run around Stone Town
08:00 - 09:00 Morning refreshments and networking
08:55 - 09:00 Welcome back to AviaDev
Jon Howell CEO and Founder, AviaDev
09:00 - 09:30 The future of travel is now
Adonis Succar Vice President Business Management, Middle East & Africa, SITA
09:30 - 10:15 Sweating the assets: Maximising efficiency in airline network planning
Sean Mendis Director, SeanMendis.com
Keira LangfordJohnson Business Development Director, Proflight Zambia
Adedayo Olawuyi Chief Commercial Officer, Uganda Airlines
Karanja Ndegwa Managing Director & CEO, Jambojet
Tebogo Tsimane Interim Chief Commercial Officer, South African Airways (SAA)
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Friday 13 June
10:15 - 10:40 Exploring the horizons: Unserved air routes to, from and within Africa
Geert Lemaire Market Intelligence and Consulting Director, Airbus
10:40 - 10:50 Charity presentation: Karume Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
Dr. Mahmoud Abdulwahab Alawi Principal, Karume Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
10:50 - 11:00 Introducing the CareStore by Rolls-Royce
Jason Sutcliffe Marketing Director – Middle East, Africa & Central Asia, Rolls Royce
11:00 - 11:45 Maximising non-aeronautical revenue: Balancing revenue growth, efficiency and customer service experience in Africa's airports
MODERATOR
Jody Appollis Aviation Project Manager & Business Development Lead Sub-Saharan Africa, NACO Airport Consultants
IN CONVERSATION WITH
Namory Camara Managing Director, SOGEAC
Oliver Mathwich COO - Global Airport Operations, Dnata
Murat Gun Managing Director, ELR UAE and Travel Retail
Dr Bao Rasebolai Mosinyi Chief Executive Officer, Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
Seif Juma Director General, Zanzibar Airports Authority
11:45 - 12:00 The commercial benefits of preparing for the worst. Steps you can take to attain more favourable positioning in the insurance market
Michael Jonga Director Africa, AI12
12:00 - 12:10 Handover ceremony 2026
Denis Kulikov Deputy CEO, AI12
Friday 13 June
12:10 - 12:30 Future leaders
12:30 - 12:55 Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding contribution to route development in Africa
12:55 - 13:00 Closing remarks
13:00 - 14:00 Networking lunch
14:00 - 18:00 One-to-one route development meetings
Jon Howell CEO and Founder, AviaDev
Ato Girma Wake Industry Expert; AviaDev Patron
Joao Jorge Former Director General, LAM Mozambique
Mesfin Tasew Group Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Airlines
Mahek Shah Private Pilot & Licensed Drone Pilot, AviaDev Ambassador
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Namibia Airports Company began operations on 5 February 1999 and oversees the management and development of eight national airports in Namibia.
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• South African Airways: Third Windhoek–Johannesburg daily service launched by May 2025.
The Walvis Bay International Airport on 30 April, made history when it facilitated the landing of the arrival of the Belgium’s King, King Phillipe, on an Airbus A340aircraft (aircraft with a wingspan of up to coast.
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Aircraft movements have recorded an increment rate of 39.1% as compared to the 2019 base year as 2125 departures and arrivals were documented in 2023, while 2019 only has 1528 aircraft movements. Lüderitz Airport facilitates
NAC is committed to providing first-class airport experiences while respecting our environment and enriching Namibia. Plans ahead include:
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With Namibia embarking upon a dawn of new era in leadership and potential, the Namibia Airports Company remains committed to recapturing its central role within Namibia’s development agenda and space.
Airport and getaway to Namibia, the Hosea Kutako International Airport, the general aviation hub of Eros Airport, also the hub for Namibia’s only airline, Fly Namibia, the Walvis Bay International Airport, that connects to you the wonders of the central coastline; as well as the Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo Airport at Ondangwa in highly populated northern Namibia.
• FlySafair: Budget Cape Town–Windhoek route launched in October 2024.
• Fly Angola: New Windhoek–Luanda via Benguela route launched in December 2024.
• Discover Airlines: Alongside the historic Frankfurt-Windhoek direct flights, introduced direct Munich–Windhoek flights, April 2025.
“ We demonstrated that we could land aircraft of this nature, and this means we can and ready to open the airport for bigger aircraft which can include direct routes to Europe and other parts of the world. We handled it very well and this truly speaks to our capacity as an airport and a company We need to grow our sector and truly this came at the right time. We are now hopeful that more airlines will come around to see how best a route to this airport can be facilitated”, says Chrizelda George, the Airport Manager
• Solar PV plants at Hosea Kutako, Eros, and Ondangwa airportsreducing our carbon footprint.
thanks to Fly Namibia route between Windhoek’s Eros Airport and Lüderitz while general aviation, private aircraft also frequent the airport.
• Aviation Training Schooldeveloping the next generation of Namibian aviation professionals.
• New terminal buildings at Katima Mulilo, Rundu, and Lüderitz- ensuring comfort, efficiency, and growth.
In recent years, NAC successfully conducted the apron and taxiway refurbishments at Katima Mulilo Airport and Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo Airport by 2022 while a new aircraft rescue
Together with government, industry, trade and communities, we chart sustainable growth, employment, and innovation that are cognisant of the world-renowned UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to Namibia’s own development al plans. Through investment in sustainable airports development, we can spur decent work prospects, inclusive economic growth, climate action and local innovation, and make our airports portals to change, not just transit points.
Bay International Airport (WBIA), was procured at the cost N$16 million.
• Other key carriers calling at HKIA: Ethiopian Airlines, TAAG Angola, and our very own local favourite, Fly Namibia.
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These developments speak to the strategic outcome of NAC’s Integrated Strategic Business Plan 2021-2026 whose tragic outcomes are the the aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues by 2026 and as well the company’s focus on partnering with various stakeholders in driving the attainment of Namibia’s Vision2023, the National Development 5 and the Harambee Prosperity Plan 2.
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This compliments the N$250 million expansion project that took place at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) aimed at alleviating congestion at the getaway to Namibia.
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Namibia is a land of splendour- golden dunes at Sossusvlei and wildlife-rich plains of Etosha, and the unspoiled coastline of the Atlantic. Thus, as NAC increases its route network, tourists are more connected than ever to such golden moments.
NAC plans to expand the apron at Hosea Kutako International Airport to ease congestion on the airside and the construction of a cargo apron at the Walvis Bay International Airport is also on the cards by 2026.
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Namibia boasts a widespread, well-linked domestic network that grants tourists easy access to every part of our country:
The promises of Green Hydrogen and the oil and gas discoveries along the Namibian southern coast has drastically increased passengers’ numbers at the dusty airport of Lüderitz.
• Walvis Bay International Airport: Gateway to Skeleton Coast and Atlantic experiences.
• Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo Airport (Ondangwa): Your gateway to Namibia’s cultural heritage in the north and Etosha National Park
• Rundu Airport: Bring you closer to the great Okavango River
• Katima Mulilo Airport ( Drive into the green paradise of the Zambezi Region and the world-famous KAZA conservation zone.
The advent of oil and gas explorations and the prospects of Green Hydrogen pre- COVID-19 pandemic levels at the Lüderitz Airport and in 2023, the airport has seen a remarkable increment rate of 233.8% compared to the pre-COVID-19 year, 2019, the base for the study. The increment is a record highest for the past 10 years at the airport with 17,035 passengers in 2023, while in 2019, there were 5103 passengers. 2023 saw 2931 passengers overall.
At NAC, we are truly more than airports, we are building the future of Namibia based on world-class infrastructure, effective partnerships, and an ethos of service excellence. We invite the world to come visit and experience Namibia.
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