Aviation Sustainability Africa Podcast (A.S.A.P)
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Aviation Sustainability Africa is a podcast that explores the implications of socio-economic sustainability and climate change for the global aviation industry with particular focus on the African continent. It features interviews with experts from airline, airports, civil aviation authorities, think tanks, tourism bodies and other organizations with emphasis on ESG. The podcast will help us to gain insight into the latest trends and developments, the challenges and possible solutions, technological innovations and the changing mindset towards sustainability in the aviation industry. Created by Toni Ukachukwu, Publisher/CEO Aviators Africa
Location:
Nigeria
Genres:
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Description:
Aviation Sustainability Africa is a podcast that explores the implications of socio-economic sustainability and climate change for the global aviation industry with particular focus on the African continent. It features interviews with experts from airline, airports, civil aviation authorities, think tanks, tourism bodies and other organizations with emphasis on ESG. The podcast will help us to gain insight into the latest trends and developments, the challenges and possible solutions, technological innovations and the changing mindset towards sustainability in the aviation industry. Created by Toni Ukachukwu, Publisher/CEO Aviators Africa
Twitter:
@toniukachukwu
Language:
English
Contact:
+2348037157444
Email:
toniaviator@gmail.com
Episodes
A.S.A.P SPECIAL: Liberalization of the African Skies- The way forward
5/6/2024
The A.S.A.P special edition features a presentation at the WFLA Summit which held on the 28th of March 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria by Dr. Richard Aisuebeogun IAP, FCITL, Ph.D. Titled- Liberalisation of the African Skies-The way forward.
It covers:
1. Concept of the liberalisation of the African skies
2. Partial implementation of the Yamoussoukro Decision
3. Challenges of full implementation of Yamoussoukro Decision
4. Need for reforms and harmonisation of regulatory frameworks
5. Importance of connectivity and multiple designations
6. Current state and future forecast of air transport in Africa
7. The way forward- collaboration, reforms and investment.
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Duration:00:35:52
One Month After: Outlook on Air Peace Airline Sustainability on Lagos-London Route
4/30/2024
Air Peace airline, a Nigerian carrier commenced its inaugural flight on Lagos-London route on the 30th of march 2024. One month after, Toni Ukachukwu sat with Sean Mendes, an aviation consultant to share his insight on the sustainability of the airline. The discussion on this episode covers competition, partnership, favourable environment, Government support and corporate governance.
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Duration:00:48:22
Green Loop Foundation: A Leading NGO in Botswana focused on ESG
4/15/2024
This edition features Lindiwe Modise, Managing Director Green Loop ESG Consultants and Green Loop Foundation. One of Botswana's leading innovative ESG organisations. The organisation is into environmental impact assessment, green rating of buildings, renewable energy solutions, environment, social governance and biodegradable packaging.
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Duration:00:31:36
Africa Focus on Carbon Offset Reduction Scheme For International Aviation (CORSIA)
4/9/2024
This episode features Chinga Mazhetese. She is the regional Officer at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAF) Office, situated in Nairobi, Kenya. She is responsible for supporting 24 member states in the region with implementing the ICAO requirements for Environmental Protection and Aeronautical Meteorology (MET).
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Duration:00:36:58
Impact of Sports Tourism on Sustainability
3/6/2024
Andre Encarnacao is a sports tourism consultant and sustainability researcher at the university of Malaga Spain. In this episode he shares with me the impact of sport tourism on sustainability and his voyage to Lagos, Nigeria.
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Duration:00:37:59
Volar Air Mobility- Pioneering Green Aviation with carbon- neutral air taxi
2/24/2024
Hooi Hing Lee is the of founder of Volar Air Mobility , a Hong Kong based green air mobility technology company. In this episode he shares his vision of Electric Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) which aims to revolutionise air mobility whist using existing infrastructure and civil aviation regulations to create a green aviation ecosystem across the world.
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Duration:00:45:28
The Environmental and Economic Impact of Low Season Travel
2/5/2024
This episode features Ged Brown CEO of Low Season Traveller and also the CEO of The Climate Friendly Travel Club initiative of the Sun X program. We discussed the environmental and economic impact and benefits of low season travel. we also discussed how the climate friendly travel helps offset carbon emission with direct benefits to consumers.
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Duration:00:48:56
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Solutions for Schools
1/26/2024
This episode features Virginia Echavaria. Founder of Shimoshi Limited, a social enterprise dedicated to improving energy access of schools in Uganda. She is responsible for fostering and leading the partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), providing technical advice and support to the Kampala Climate Change Action Strategy. This includes designing and establishing green business investment in 79 KCCA supported schools to promote sustainable and energy efficient solutions. We spoke about how her improved institutional cook stove reduces emission which in turn is used as carbon credits.
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Duration:00:42:35
Building Infrastracture, regulatory and legal framework for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
12/12/2023
Dan Sloat is the CEO of Volatus Infrastrcture and Energy Solutions, one of the world's leading electric mobility infrastructure firms providing turnkey solutions for eVTOL aircraft through vertiport consulting, design and construction.
He is also the founder of Advanced Air Mobility Institute.
In this episode, we discussed infrastructure, legal and regulatory framework for the advance air mobility sector.
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Duration:00:38:57
Africa's Outlook on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
12/6/2023
In this episode we discussed climate change mitigation through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Africa by exploring the opportunities and equitable energy transition.
We also shared insights on the COP28 which took place in Dubai with takeaways for the participating African countries. My guest is Farai Chireshe, Energy analyst and Project officer at WWF South Africa. Farai holds significant experience in shaping SAF value chains particularly in Africa, collaborating extensively with stakeholders to establish SAF ecosystems. His notable contributions include the development of blue print for SAF production in South Africa.
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Duration:00:47:44
Carbon Offset Certification
11/27/2023
Carbon Offset Certification is a Swiss based and global Independent label that certifies commodity transactions, product and services through a third party assured process where Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are calculated, verified and offset according to international best practices , standards and regulations.
In this episode, my guest is the Paul Sebastian, founder Carbon Offset Certification. We discussed Carbon offset, greenwashing, carbon trading etc.
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Duration:00:48:00
Lyte Aviation- Pioneering Heavyweight 40 seater eVTOL
11/20/2023
Lyte Aviation is disrupting air mobility with its ambitious heavyweight 40 seater hybrid hydrogen electric VTOL skyBus and SkyTruck, passenger and cargo variants respectively. In this episode i discuss with its founder, Freshta Farzam in her quest to disrupt boldly buses, trains and trucks in a journey to redefine air mobility and infrastructure.
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Duration:00:40:48
Exploring Skyfinity "Innovate-to-zero" Principle
11/14/2023
Skyfinity is a Dutch registered non for profit foundation. It sources contributions from individuals and organisations, calculated through their flight emissions to invest through a global fund for impact. These contributions are continuously re-invested into promising sustainable aviation start-ups spanning the full scope of aviation ecosystem, from aircraft and systems to aviation fuel and infrastructure. In this episode, i caught up with Maurice Boon-the founder, Emma Harnandez,-Chief of Staff and Robert Marx- Business Developer.
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Duration:00:41:30
Developing Sustainable Tourism Destinations in Africa
3/19/2023
In this episode, we discussed how to create sustainable tourism community and empowering the stakeholders .Understanding the social and environmental elements that is key to ensuring that destinations keep thriving by measuring performance and focus on the right metrics for sustainability.
Adun Okupe is the Principal Consultant at Red Clay. A specialist management consulting practice focused on tourism advisory for sustainable tourism development in Sub- Saharan Africa.
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Duration:00:38:28
Economic Sustainability of African Airlines
3/9/2023
In this episode we discussed the economic sustainability of African airlines. How Government intervention in the airline industry has been typically unsuccessful, leading to multiple failed airlines and the need for it to create a sustainable business model for aviation entities in order to keep businesses and jobs in Africa, as well as pay off debt and increase revenue. We also discussed the role Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Africa Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and private stakeholders. My guest was Sean Mendis who has two decades of experience in senior management roles within the aviation sector and offer executive level consulting and intelligence to aviation stakeholders
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Duration:00:53:02
Driving Economic Sustainability Through Efficient and Cost Effective Aircraft Operations
2/25/2023
In this Episode we discussed modern methods such as predictive and preventive maintenance for airlines to reduce planned downtime and defects and how machine learning and predictive analytics can be used to improve aircraft maintenance processes and increase airworthiness for economic sustainability. My guest on the show was Chioma Okoro Onyedikachi who is a Ph.D. candidate of Operations and Maintenance of Aircraft at National Aviation University Kyiv, Ukraine.
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Duration:00:49:20
Revolutionizing Urban Air Mobility
2/15/2023
This episode features Yvonne Winter COO, FlyNow Aviation.
FlyNow Aviation is based in Austria and it is one of the leading companies that is revolutionizing Urban Air Mobility using eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing)with its passenger and cargo variants.
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Duration:00:33:25
One Dollar Tree Planting Campaign
2/8/2023
In this episode, Afema Ronnie joins me on A.S.A.P to discuss his project; The One Dollar Tree Planting Campaign. An idea that encourages the planting of trees as a means to reduce the impact of aviation on climate change. The objective of the campaign is to mitigate the effect of carbon emission on the environment by planting one million trees across Africa with one dollar contributed by air travelers.
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Duration:00:33:42