Best Flightpath Podcasts (2025)

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What if I'm uninsurable? 26:46

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Yes you can set up a whole life policy using the Infinite Banking Concept method even if you are uninsurable! Understand why you need an IBC styled whole life insurance policy and how powerful it can be for you is only the beginning! Talk with us at Flightpath Financial and let us show you how! #money #cashflow #Retirement…

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AviaDev Africa 25 Panel session: Flightpath to growth: Rethinking ownership, market access and unlocking capital for African airlines 55:58

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This session was recorded on Thursday, 12th June, at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar. Key topics include ownership models, market access barriers, regulatory challenges, and strategies to unlock capital and promote growth in the sector. Panelists share their perspectives on the significance of liberalizing the air transport market through init…

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340. AviaDev's June 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially 1:34:30

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Welcome 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: The impact of the Trump travel ban …

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339. AviaDev Tourism and Aviation Connectivity Forum 25 Panel session: Moving the needle: Driving policy change to improve air access 53:16

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This session was recorded 11th June in Zanzibar. In this session, industry leaders discuss the critical aspects of tourism and aviation policy integration within the African context. The panel reviews the vital role of private sector and government collaboration, and the importance of regional connectivity. Key points address the economic impact of…

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338. AviaDev Tourism and Aviation Connectivity Forum 25 Panel session: The power of partnership: How airports, destinations and airlines collaborate to grow connectivity 1:00:31

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This session was recorded 11th June in Zanzibar. This engaging session features real-life examples from Namibia, Madagascar, and Zambia. Moderated by Francis Doku, the discussion dives into how airlines, airports, and tourism boards can work together to overcome barriers such as high costs, regulatory challenges, and the lack of data-driven strateg…

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AviaDev Africa 25 Panel Session "Maximising non-aeronautical revenue: Balancing revenue growth, efficiency and customer service experience in Africa's airports" 46:08

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This session was recorded on Friday, 13th June, at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar. The panel discuss innovative strategies for increasing revenue, enhancing passenger satisfaction, and leveraging real estate development around airports. Success stories from Zanzibar and Guinea exemplify effective modernization and operational efficiency while…

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AviaDev Africa 25 Panel session: Beyond the Headwinds: Navigating rising costs, finance hurdles and supply chain challenges for African airlines 42:14

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In this discussion, industry experts explore the critical challenges facing African aviation, including rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and financing hurdles. Topics discussed include the viability of ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) solutions, the importance of transparent and strategic business planning for attracting inv…

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AviaDev Africa 25 Panel Session "AI: Friend or Foe?" 39:30

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This session was recorded on Thursday, 12th June, at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar. The panel discusses the integration of AI in various facets of the aviation industry, such as customer service, operational planning, revenue management, and fraud detection in payments. Topics addressed include the benefits of AI, such as predictive maintena…

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AviaDev Africa 25 Panel session: Sweating the assets: Maximising efficiency in airline network planning 48:05

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This session was recorded on Friday, 13th June at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar. The discussion delves into various challenges and strategies for domestic and regional route development, including market stimulation, aircraft utilization, regulatory constraints, and the importance of balance between yield and volume. Key takeaways emphasize …

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Celebrating Excellence. Mesfin Tasew Bekele, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines receives the Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award 51:42

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This session was recorded on Friday, 13th June at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar. Ato Mesfin Tasew Bekele, the Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, shares his remarkable journey from an engineering trainee to leading Africa's largest airline. Mesfin discusses his extensive experience in various roles within Ethiopian Airlines, the unique manageme…

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Having an IBC Practitioner will make the difference! 11:55

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Join us as we welcome the Nelson Nash Institute's newest Authorized Infinite Banking Practitioner, Jared Adams! We grateful and pleased to have worked with Jared as he spent many hours of his "little free time" and completed this program. You won't find a harder working, more committed professional out there than Jared. It was a pleasure working wi…

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Aviation Financing in Africa: How African Airlines Are Transforming Fleet Financing with Tristan Brouard, ACC Aviation 25:14

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Access to finance is a perennial challenge for many African and Global airlines and it starts with identifying the right solution for your business model. For this episode, I am joined by Tristan Brouard, Vice President of Asset Management at ACC Aviation, a global leader in aircraft leasing that offers transaction and consultancy services. Tristan…

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When to use term insurance? 20:16

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Join John and Jared where we discuss how to properly use term insurance. Why use term insurance with the Infinite Banking Concept? What impact does this have on a modified endowment contract, or "MEC"? What about "thin" contracts, where you use very little base and mostly paid up additions (or PUA)?By John Urbik and Jared Adams

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AviaDev's May 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially 1:05:50

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Welcome 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 A330-9…

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329. From Mobile Money to AI. The future of airline payments with Network International 24:56

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In this episode, we welcome back Judy Waruiru, Regional Managing Director - East Africa, Network International. AI is influencing all aspects of the aviation business, and payments are no exception. Together, we discuss: Has the momentum towards payment digitisation from passengers continued? How is this reducing cost and complexity for airlines? I…

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What's More Expensive, Term or Whole Life Insurance? 28:51

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There are many kinds of life insurance on the market. Everyone know the temporary "Term Insurance", but more don't realize that it is actually much more expensive in the long run. Let us show you why dividend paying whole life insurance is actually a far better value! With an properly built whole life contract for use with the Infinite Banking Conc…

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328. From Risk to Resilience. The Insurance and Safety Nexus with AI12 39:27

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In this episode, we welcome Denis Kulikov, Deputy CEO at AI12 and Michael Jonga, Director Africa to explore how safety culture and its direct impact on insurance premiums, which can be a substantial expense for African airlines. Together, we discuss: The different types of insurance required to operate The link between safety and premiums and how t…

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327. Transforming Somalia's Skies and Revenues with Navpass 31:59

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We welcome the Director General of the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority, Ahmed Hassan Moalim and Tom Perkins, CEO of Navpass to tell the story of how Somalia's airspace has been reinvented over the last 7 years. We chart the course from when Somalia took back control of the Sovereign Airspace from ICAO and how Navpass supported them to collect all …

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326. Driving non-aeronautical revenues and customer satisfaction at African Airports with NACO 27:14

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In this episode, I speak to Jody Appolis, airport engineer who heads NACO’s business development unit in sub-Saharan Africa and Adam Ekman Pedersen who is Airport Commerce and customer experience lead. Supported by the infographic below, we are focused on African airports and the hot topic of non-aeronautical revenues. We look at how Africa compare…

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Why aren't More People Doing IBC? 26:25

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Join John and Jared as we ask the obvious... If the Infinite Banking Concept was so great, why aren't more people doing it? Here's the truth: The ability to do this has been around for over 200 years! Walt Disney used it. JC Penny used it! What happened with ERISA, the legislation that gave us the 401K? Everything changed, and Wall Street and the b…

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325. Sustainability in the air. Volume Two with Dirk Singer, Author, SimpliFlying 28:41

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In this episode, I interview Dirk Singer, co-author of "Sustainability in the Air," Volume two. The first edition is one of my favourite publications and highlights specific companies and case studies relating to sustainability 18 months after the first volume was published, we discuss the following: Is the desire and requirement to focus on sustai…

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The 401K Fallacy (and what you might consider) 37:29

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In Episode 11, our first video podcast, Jared and John tackle the question of the real value of a 401K, and ask if it has been failing American workers since it was entered into US tax code? What are you truly getting when you tie your money up for 10, 20, 30 or more years? Is it worth it? We have some interesting statistics that may surprise you. …

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324. AviaDev's April 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially 1:16:16

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Welcome 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 Sha…

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Value of a college education and what if I'm uninsurable? 27:57

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In this 10th episode of Creating Tailwinds, John and Jared discuss the last section of the book, Becoming Your Own Banker. What is the monetary value of a college education? What if you are uninsurable? Is a 529 plan a good idea? The Free Application for Student Aid or "FAFSA" hoops every parent and student must understand. We can show you real exa…

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323. Unlocking efficiency: Ensuring African airports are future ready with Selim Bouri, SITA 42:11

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In this episode, I sit down with Selim Bouri, President, Middle East, Africa and Turkiye at SITA to interpret the findings of a recent SITA survey focused on air transport IT. Selim shares his insights on the below questions: Has momentum towards digitalization and IT investment in African airports broadly continued post-Covid? Why was passenger pr…

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322. The Sustainable Aviation Fuel revolution with AfriSAF's Kwame Bekoe 26:27

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In this episode, I sit down with Kwame Bekoe, Co-Founder and CEO of AfriSAF, https://afrisaf.com/ After 20 years working in the aviation industry for companies such as Airbus, GECAS, Zero and now proudly owning an MBA, Entrepreneur Kwame Bekoe is embarking on his biggest mission yet- to unlock Africa's sustainable energy potential. In the episode, …

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Understanding the cost of acquisition and better rates of return. 28:05

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Those who have created businesses understand there is a cost of acquisition. The adage “it takes money to make money” rings true…. except for infinite banking. You really don’t have a cost of acquisition because you are the bank a set these costs! … Concerning the question about there are better rates of return available out there, people are compl…

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Capitalizing Your System and Implementation 26:09

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Infinite Banking is a process that must be both capitalized and implemented. Desire is key! No one will do this for you. Capitalization without implementation will leave you missing out on the greatest financial tool you have available, your money and your imagination! There is also cost of acquisition. It takes money to make money, buy you don't n…

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321. African Skies and Beyond: Introducing the New Deutsche Aircraft D328eco. 26:34

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In this episode, I am joined by Anastasija Visnakova, Vice President Sales and Marketing at Deutsche Aircraft, a re-established OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). The D328eco is a modern turboprop aircraft boasting state-of-the-art technology and exceptional performance. Together, we discuss: The history of the airframe and how we got here The …

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Can I use IBC for Equipment Leasing? 32:44

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Beginning with Saint Patrick Day memories in Chicago, We dive into the incredible benefits Infinite Banking brings to equipment leasing! You see that you can build quite a powerful banking system for yourself and for your business! You absolutely can do this! The longer you wait the more regret for not starting sooner will hit you! Just do it. Rins…

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320. AviaDev's March 2025 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially 1:45:55

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Welcome 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 Airlin…

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IBC Think Tank 2025! 43:36

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Don't miss this extended version covering Think Tank 2025 in Orlando, Florida! Meet some of the rising stars and here wonderful testimonies of IBC Practitioners and how IBC changed lives. Setting up a baning facility for your business AND creating a legacy for those you love have never been easier. Please tune in and contact us with any questions a…

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319. Rodger Foster's farewell speech. BARSA Conference, 14 March 2025 39:44

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In this episode, we hear Rodger Foster's farewell speech to the industry ahead of his retirement. Rodger is CEO and Managing Director of Airlink, and the speech reflects on his career and the evolution of Airlink since its founding in 1992. He reflects on the journey through significant political and economic changes in South Africa, detailing the …

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How to Capitalize Your Banking System 31:45

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Discover how the essence of the Infinite Banking Concept is all about recovering the interest that you normally pay to some other banking institution. We talk about the five ways to buy a car, demonstrating why paying with your infinite banking concepts system is far superior than the other options. You'll understand there are only two hard and fas…

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318. AviaDev's February 2025 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially 1:14:59

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Welcome 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,…

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317. Discover Airlines: Milestones reached and future plans for Africa's skies 25:06

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In this episode, I am joined by Marco Goetz, Chief Commercial Officer, and Rupert Kraus, Director Network Development and Airport Relations at Discover Airlines. The airline turns 4 in 2025 and continues to develop its African network. In the episode, we discuss: The African network and fleet in 2025. The Zanzibar route performance and continued ex…

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Where do you put money using the Infinite Banking Concept? 34:28

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Stop paying thousands in interest to banks and finance companies. Learn about the Infinite Banking Concept. IBC creates an entity by using whole life, dividend paying life insurance that you own and control. There are extreme shortcomings when you try to use universal or variable life insurance. With life insurance, we need capital far more while w…

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316. Previewing the Tourism and Aviation Connectivity Forum (New for AviaDev 2025) 39:06

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In this episode, I am joined by our 3 partners to preview the inaugural AviaDev tourism and connectivity forum, a platform offering practical advice and showcasing best practices to inform and assist Africa's tourism authorities to shape their destination's connectivity. Our partners are: Natalia Rosa, Tourism Project Lead, SADC Tourism Business Co…

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315. Previewing the BARSA (Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa) Aviation Summit 2025 with George Mothema, CEO 30:53

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In this episode, we sit down with George Mothema, CEO of BARSA, the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa, who represents the interests of international, regional, and local member airlines and ground handlers to government, airport operators, and stakeholders in the airline industry. We cover: South Africa's recovery to date in terms of…

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314. Navigating Aviation Insurance in Africa: Insights and Best Practices with Solus Insurance Brokers 38:45

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In this episode, recorded live on location in Dubai, we are joined by Timur Shumarov, Co-Founder, and Tatenda Karuwa, Account Executive, from Solus Insurance Brokers to discuss the critical topic of aviation insurance for African airlines. In the episode, we cover: The typical insurance an airline will need to be able to operate How is the insuranc…

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Human Factors (and how to WIN!) with IBC 29:29

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There are four basic human factors preventing you from becoming financially secure. Regardless if you're concerned about taxes, inflation, retirement, funding your children's education, or capitalizing your business, Infinite Banking provides a solution like no other!By flightpathfinancial

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313. Financing Africa's Skies: Challenges and Solutions with Raphael Haddad, President, Jetcraft Commercial 31:59

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We welcome back Raphael Haddad, President of Jetcraft Commerical, for a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities facing African airlines regarding aircraft procurement and financing. Topics discussed: An overview of current market trends and sentiment Is aircraft acquisition and financing becoming more difficult and what options are open to …

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Create YOUR most profitable economic environment. 25:00:00

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We continue exploring the Infinite Banking Concept from R. Nelson Nash's book, Becoming Your Own Banker.By John T. Urbik and Jared Adams

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Creating Tailwinds with Infinite Banking ! 33:10

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John Urbik and Jared Adams, both highly accomplished aviators, cohost this exciting new podcast designed to bring the power and simplicity of the Infinite Banking Concept to our rapidly growing follower base. Understanding the unique financial issues pilots face, we bring a fresh, new perspective from the vantage point of the captain’s seat. Buckle…

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312. AviaDev's January 2025 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially, 1:25:15

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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: ✈️ Eth…

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311. From Black Box to Glass Box: How AI is set to revolutionize airline revenue management with RTS (Revenue Technology Services) 36:30

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In our first podcast of 2025, we examine how AI is revolutionizing airline revenue management and how this can improve airline profitability in Africa and across the globe. To discuss this topic, I am joined by 3 revenue management experts: the President and CEO of RTS, Raja Kasilingam; Passenger Airline Senior Vice President, Bharat Kumar and Seni…

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310. The 2024 AviaDev Connectivity Update Awards with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially 1:10:54

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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 …

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309. Book Release "Strategies for Sustainable Air Service Development" with Editors Chrystal Zhang, Associate Professor, RMIT University and Dr Kareem Yarde, Air transport and tourism consultant 19:42

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In 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 ins…

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308. Zanzibar's new horizons. Outlining the vision with Arif Abbas, Executive Secretary, Zanzibar Commission for Tourism 23:16

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In this episode, Arif Abbas, the Executive Secretary of the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism, outlines the island's tourism strategy. We discuss why ZCT chose to partner with the Zanzibar Airports Authority to host AviaDev in June 2025, the importance of tourism to the Island's economy, and why growth in volume is not the only metric of success. Lea…

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307. AviaDev's November 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Behramjee Ghadially, and special guest Joao Po Jorge 1:32:10

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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 J…