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The Legal Foundations of Aviation: Law, Finance and Global Risk – an interview with Carlos Sierra
Season 2, Episode 11 | June 10th, 2026 Executive Summary The Legal Infrastructure Behind Global Aviation In this episode of Altitude, Carlos Sierra provides a rare executive-level perspective on one of the least visible yet most critical pillars of the airline industry: the legal framework that enables aircraft financing, leasing, international operations, competition, and asset protection. Drawing on more than two decades of experience advising airlines, lessors, financiers,

Nicolás Rhoads
Jun 103 min read
“How Do You Make Something Already Safe… Even Safer?
Season 2, Episode 10 | May 27th, 2026 Interview with Juan Carlos González Curzio Executive Summary In this episode of Altitude, Juan Carlos González Curzio — Vice President of Safety at Grupo Aeroméxico and former Chairman of SkyTeam’s Safety, Security & Quality Committee — discusses how aviation has evolved from a reactive industry into one driven by predictive safety management. The conversation explores the transformation of aviation safety through accident investigation,

Nicolás Rhoads
May 277 min read
Aviation Under Pressure: What Breaks First?
Season 2, Episode 9 | May 13th, 2026 This episode examines the growing structural pressure affecting the global aviation industry and analyses whether airlines are entering a prolonged phase of defensive management rather than expansion. The discussion highlights how multiple stress factors — fuel volatility, widening crack spreads, geopolitical disruption, operational fragility, airport saturation, OEM delays, crew shortages and financial pressure — are no longer isolated ev

Nicolás Rhoads
May 137 min read
“Beyond the Sky: Space, Sovereignty and Mexico’s Strategic Positioning – BENJAMIN NAJAR”
Season 2, Episode 8 | April 29th, 2026 Executive Summary This episode of Altitude explores the rapidly evolving role of the space sector and its increasing relevance to national strategy, economic development, and daily life— particularly in Mexico and Latin America. Benjamin Najar brings a rare cross-sector perspective spanning aviation, defence, and space. The discussion highlights four core realities: Space is no longer distant: It is already embedded in everyday infrastru

Nicolás Rhoads
Apr 293 min read
“GILBERTO LOPEZ MEYER - wheresecurity, the State, and global aviation intersect “
Season 2, Episode 7 | April 15th , 2026 Reminder that may turn on subtitles in your own language if you see this Episode on Youtube Executive Highlights A unique 360° aviation leader: From airline pilot to regulator, global safety executive, and board-level influencer shaping aviation policy and operations worldwide. At the centre of critical decisions: Direct involvement in defining moments of Mexican aviation, including infrastructure, safety governance, and institutional

Nicolás Rhoads
Apr 154 min read
“A CHAT WITH JAAN ALBRECHT”
Season 2, Episode 6 | April 1 st , 2026 YOU MAY WATCH IN YOUTUBE AND TURN SUBTITLES IN OWN LANGUAGE PART 1 ARTURO: Today on Altitude, we have a very special guest—someone whose career speaks for itself and whose experience spans virtually every dimension of aviation. We are joined by Jaan Albrecht Binderberger—Mexican, pilot by training, and one of the most well-rounded executives this industry has produced. Jaan has experienced aviation from the cockpit, from operations, fr

Nicolás Rhoads
Apr 15 min read
“CANAERO – CUITLÁHUAC GUTIERREZ”
Season 2, Episode 5 | March 18th , 2026 Editorial Introduction (2–3 minutes) REMEMBER YOU MAY VIEW IN YOUTUBE+SUBTITLES IN YOUR OWN LANGUAGE Arturo Aviation is not just about aircraft, routes, or fares. It is about infrastructure, regulation, public policy, global competition—and above all, national vision. In Mexico, that conversation does not always take place in the public arena. More often, it happens around negotiation tables, inside institutional offices, and through q

Nicolás Rhoads
Mar 184 min read
NASA – Part II with Carlos Fontanot
Inside NASA: Post Apollo years (Full video via YOUTUBE channel with instant subtitles in your language) NICO Carlos, in our previous episode we walked through Apollo, the Shuttle, and the Space Station in depth. Today we won’t repeat the technical details — but we do want to orient our audience. If you had to summarize the history of human spaceflight at NASA in three brushstrokes, what would they be? CARLOS The first brushstroke is the Apollo program. President John F. Kenne

Nicolás Rhoads
Mar 43 min read
“NASA – Part I with Carlos Fontanot” Inside NASA: The Foundational Years
Season 2, Episode 3 | February 18th , 2026 BLOCK 1 – PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE Opening Remarks Over the past months, the growth of Altitude has brought with it increasing commitments and responsibilities. At the same time, Fabricio’s professional obligations have expanded significantly, leading him to step aside from the project. Altitude will continue with Nico and myself at the helm. We sincerely thank Fabricio for his time, contribution, and professionalism throughout this chap

Nicolás Rhoads
Feb 185 min read
Analysis Roundtable (now also in video)
Season 2, Episode 2 | February 4, 2026 Executive Summary Why it matters: The global aviation industry enters 2026 amid heightened volatility, geopolitical risk, cost pressure, and structural change. Visibility is limited — strategic discipline is not optional. Key themes discussed: Fuel & geopolitics: Energy prices and geopolitical flashpoints remain the single most destabilizing variable for airline economics. Operational risk & airspace uncertainty: NOTAMs, GPS interference

Nicolás Rhoads
Feb 423 min read
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