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“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
Aviation in South and Central America - Part 2
Season 1, Episode 15 | NOVEMBER 5TH , 2025 Fabricio: Colombia; Arturo: Perú and Chile; Nicolás Centro América Welcome to Altitude. Fasten your seatbelts, we're about to take off. Let's talk about aviation Seriously. How are they? Good morning everyone. In Altitud we continue with our series of flights through the skies of Latin America. Today we are going to analyze three countries, or rather two countries in a region that move passenger flows in a very particular way within

Nicolás Rhoads
Nov 5, 202531 min read
The Southern Cone: Aviation in Brazil, Argentina andChile
Season 1, Episode 14 | 22 de octubre de 2025 Brazil: Arturo; Argentina: Fabricio; and Chile: Nicolás Transcript (Formal English Business Version) Nicolás (Host): Welcome to Altitude. Fasten your seatbelts — we’re ready for take-off. Let’s talk aviation, seriously. Hello everyone. As you know, we like to innovate, and today we begin a new journey across Latin American skies. We’ll analyze three countries that together represent nearly one-third of the region’s commercial avia

Nicolás Rhoads
Oct 22, 20256 min read
Disrupted Skies: The New Normal in GlobalAviation Operations
Season 1, Episode 13 | October 8 th, 2025 Executive Summary In this episode of Altitude, hosts Fabricio Cojuc, Nicolás Rhoads, and Arturo...

Nicolás Rhoads
Oct 8, 20255 min read
55 Years of Wide-Body Aircraft
Season 1, Episode 12 | September 24th, 2025 Executive Summary In this episode of ALtitude we discuss the transformative impact of...

Fabricio Cojuc
Sep 24, 20253 min read
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