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“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
Coffee Break: Concorde's Birthday and Aviation in Venezuela
Season 2, Episode 1 | JANUARY 21ST, 2026 SUMMARY Altitude Season 2 opens with a reflective and forward-looking episode that bridges the past, present, and future of commercial aviation. The episode marks the 50th anniversary of Concorde, the supersonic aircraft that redefined engineering ambition, speed, and technological limits, examining its history, legacy, and lasting influence on the industry. In contrast, it explores the recent evolution of aviation in Venezuela—its st

Nicolás Rhoads
Jan 2128 min read
WORKING SESSION RECAP SEASON 1
Season 1, Episode 18 | December 17, 2025 Altitude – Season 1 | Episode 18 Executive Summary Mexico remains structurally constrained: Capacity limits at AICM, unresolved AICM–AIFA strategy, and restrictions on U.S. flying and cargo are capping growth and putting Mexico’s regional hub position at risk. Regulatory credibility under pressure: Temporary authorization of foreign-crewed wet leases (Volaris/Viva) solves short-term capacity gaps but sets a dangerous precedent for rule

Nicolás Rhoads
Dec 17, 202518 min read
The Labyrinth of Air Navigation in the Valley of Mexico
Season 1, Episode 17 | December 3rd, 2025 Executive Summary (English) This episode of Altitude delivers an in-depth and unfiltered analysis of the aviation challenges in Mexico City’s Valley airspace, one of the most complex environments in the world. The discussion explains how Mexico moved from a long-term, high-capacity solution (Texcoco) to a dual-airport system (AICM + AIFA) that is intrinsically constrained by geography and design. Key insights include: Texcoco vs. AIC

Nicolás Rhoads
Dec 3, 20257 min read
PANEL DISCUSSION: RECENT EVENTS IN THE WORLD OF AVIATION
Season 1, Episode 16 | November 19th , 2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: U.S.–Mexico DOT Crisis DOT froze all growth from AICM/AIFA to the U.S. and may ban belly cargo — a major blow to Mexican carriers. Root issues: AICM slot cuts, lack of transparency, relocation of freighters, and nonalignment with the bilateral. Mexico City is losing hub relevance (now behind Bogotá; Panama likely next). Aeroméxico Momentum Court gives temporary relief to the Delta JV; critical for winter peak. New

Nicolás Rhoads
Nov 19, 202513 min read
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