Episodes

  • Data, Automation, and the Future of Airline Profitability: Insights from Chris Amenechi - Part 1 of 3
    Dec 1 2024

    Welcome to Airline Profits Executive Interview, where we sit down with aviation executives to explore the strategies that are transforming the airline industry.

    We have a privilege and honour to welcome Chris Amenechi as a special guest to our series of of #AirlineProfits #ExecutiveInterviews. Chris Amenechi is a Founding Partner of Digital Airline Partners.

    In this exclusive series, we dive deep into:

    • How merchandising strategies are evolving to drive profitability
    • The impact of data analytics, automation, and AI on operational efficiency
    • Balancing mass customization with quality and efficiency at scale
    • Opportunities and challenges in Africa’s emerging aviation market

    Join us for an insider’s look at how airlines are navigating complex markets, embracing innovation, and pushing the boundaries of profitability. Whether you’re an industry professional, investor, or aviation enthusiast, you won’t want to miss these eye-opening discussions that bring you to the forefront of the business of flying.

    #AviationIndustry

    #AirlineProfitability

    #AviationInnovation

    #AirlineMerchandising

    #DataAnalyticsInAviation

    #AviationAutomation

    #MassCustomization

    #AfricanAviation

    #FutureOfAirlines

    #AviationGrowth

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    24 mins
  • Airline Profits Executive Interview with Uschi Schulte-Sasse - (Full Interview)
    Oct 9 2023

    Hello and welcome to Airline Profits Executive Interviews. I am Kofi Sonokpon, Managing Editor of Airline profits magazine, author of the book series on airline business and technology, namely Airlines for Business and Airlines for technology, and the host of Airline Profits Executive Interviews.

    We've had a triple privilege and honor to welcome Uschi Schulte-Sasse as our very first female, German and European special guest to our 2023 series of interviews. Uschi is the Senior Vice-President of the Aviation Division at INFORM GmbH. The German acronym GmbH is the equivalent of a limited liability company or LLC in English.

    Based in Aachen, Germany, the Aviation Division of INFORM GmbH is a leading global provider of advanced optimization solutions for the airline industry. You may have never heard of this company, but it serves most of the largest airlines and some of the most profitable air carriers on the planet.

    Our distinguished guest discussed how the power of AI, Machine Learning and Hybrid AI can reshape the aviation industry, enhance profitability, and drive sustainability.

    Don't miss out on the future of aviation! Register now to watch our exclusive interview with Uschi and uncover how AI and Machine Learning are revolutionizing airline profitability and sustainability.

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    26 mins
  • Airline Profits Executive Interview with Christopher Staab - (Full Interview)
    Aug 1 2023

    Hello and welcome to ⁠Airline Profits Executive Interviews⁠. I am Kofi Sonokpon, Managing Editor of Airline profits magazine and author of the book series on airline business and technology, namely ⁠Airlines for Business⁠ and ⁠Airlines for Technology⁠.

    Today, we have the privilege and honour to welcome Chris Staab as the second special guest to our 2023 series of executive interviews. Christopher Staab is a Managing Partner at Ai Events (also known as Airline Information). He is also a Co-founder of Loyalty Security Alliance (LSA). In this insightful episode, our distinguished guest discusses fraud trends in the airline industry, why airlines are a target for fraudsters, how that impacts airline profitability and how airlines can improve their fraud prevention mechanisms. Subscribe and stay tuned for more!

    With that, I invite you to say tuned until the end to hear what Christopher Staab has to say.

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    23 mins
  • Airline Profits Executive Interview with Chris Amenechi - (Full Interview)
    Jul 25 2023

    Hello and welcome to Airline Profits Executive Interviews. I am Kofi Sonokpon, Managing Editor of Airline profits magazine and author of the book series on airline business and technology, namely Airlines for Business and Airlines for Technology.

    Today, we have the double privilege and honour to welcome Chris Amenechi as the first special guest to our 2023 series of executive interviews. Chris Amenechi is a Founding Partner of Digital Airline Partners. 

    In this insightful episode, our distinguished guest discusses key factors shaping businesses: the role of merchandising and customer experience in driving profits, leveraging data and automation to improve margins, managing mass customization in large-scale operations, and the unique opportunities in Africa. Subscribe and stay tuned for more!

    With that, I invite you to say tuned until the end to hear what Chris Amenechi has to say.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • René Armas Maes Discusses the Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Airline Industry and Possible Measures to Support Airlines
    Apr 1 2020

    https://www.airlineprofits.com Hello and welcome to Airline Profits Executive Interviews. I am Kofi Sonokpon, Managing Editor of Airline profits magazine and author of the recent book series on airline business and technology, namely Airlines for Business and Airlines for technology.

    Today, we have the privilege once again to talk with René Armas Maes, International Aviation Consultant and Managing Director of JetLink International LLC.

    In today’s interview, we are going to discuss about COVID-19, the pandemic and it’s impact on the airline industry as well as the adequate measures, which could be taken to support airlines.

    With that, I invite you to say tuned until the end to hear what René Armas Maes has to say.

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    25 mins
  • Uschi Schulte-Sasse, SVP Aviation, INFORM GmbH
    Sep 19 2018

    https://www.airlineprofits.com Hello and welcome to Airline Profits Executive Interviews. I am Kofi Sonokpon, Managing Editor of Airline profits magazine and author of the recent book series on airline business and technology, namely Airlines for Business  and Airlines for Technology. Today, we have a double privilege and honor to welcome Uschi Schulte-Sasse, our very first female and German special guest to our series of interviews. Uschi is the Senior Vice President of the Aviation Division at INFORM GmbH. The German acronym GmbH is the equivalent of a limited liability company or LLC in English. Based in Aachen, Germany, the Aviation Division of INFORM GmbH ( https://www.inform-software.com ) is a leading global provider of advanced optimization solutions for the airline industry.

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    34 mins
  • René Armas Maes Discusses Alignment of Airline and Airport Digital Strategies (Part III)
    Jun 15 2018
    Hello and welcome to Airline Profits Executive Interviews. I am Kofi Sonokpon, Managing Editor of Airline profits magazine ( https://www.airlineprofits.com ) and author of the recent book series on airline business and technology, namely Airlines for Business ( https://www.airlines4.co.business ) and Airlines for Technology ( https://www.airlines4.co.technology ). Today, we have the privilege once again to talk with René Armas Maes, International Aviation Consultant and Managing Director of JetLink International LLC. In today’s interview, which is the third and final of a three-part series on innovation and digital transformation in commercial aviation, we will conclude our discussion with a specific focus on how airlines and airports can align their strategies pertaining to technology in order to make it a win-win-win proposition for themselves and for their customers, namely passengers.
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    27 mins
  • René Armas Maes Discusses Airport Innovation and Digital Transformation (Part II)
    Jun 15 2018
    Hello and welcome to Airline Profits Executive Interviews. I am Kofi Sonokpon, Managing Editor of Airline profits magazine ( www.airlineprofits.com ) and author of the recent book series on airline business and technology, namely Airlines for Business ( www.airlines4.co.business ) and Airlines for Technology ( www.airlines4.co.technology ). Today, we have the privilege once again to talk with René Armas Maes, International Aviation Consultant and Managing Director of JetLink International LLC. In today’s interview, which the second of a three-part series on innovation and digital transformation in commercial aviation, we will continue our discussion with a specific focus on airport technology. Connect with René Armas Maes on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/ren%C3%A9-armas-maes-4935b842/
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    26 mins