273. The January AviaDev Insight Connectivity Update. A deep dive into air route developments on the African continent, with Sean Mendis, independent aviation consultant and James Pearson, Aviation analyst, Simple Flying

Welcome to the fourth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s Connectivity update, a podcast that offers insights into new route developments in Africa.

Hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa, this podcast covers new route developments and expansions in the aviation industry on the African continent.

For this month's episode, Jon is joined by two industry analysts, Sean Mendis and Dr. James Pearson, to discuss and analyze these developments.

In this episode, the podcast discusses:

TAAG Angola closing Madrid and moving to a daily Lagos service

SAA's new route from Johannesburg to Perth

Discover's continued expansion in Africa 

Malawian increasing its Johannesburg routes

Ethiopian Airlines' daily flights to Toronto and its North American ambitions

Fastjet's reduction in Harare-Johannesburg flights

Air Senegal's strategy shift, including new strategic partnerships

The rumors about Gabon launching a national carrier.

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