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Clearly labeled opinion pieces presenting argued viewpoints on aviation policy, strategy, or industry direction, supported by facts and disclosed perspectives.
September 24, 2026

Op-Ed: Dubai’s Aviation Recovery Is No Stroke of Luck

August 17, 2026

Op-Ed: DOT Should Keep the Full Price of Air Travel in Full View

July 29, 2026

Before We Call It Sustainable, Show Us the Energy Bill

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Op-Ed: Let Spirit Fail the Right Way — Through Bankruptcy, Not Gov Ownership

A federal Spirit rescue would turn market discipline into political aviation policy. Bankruptcy is the cleaner capitalist answer.

Helwing Villamizar
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Icelandair Looks into Unauthorized Low Flyover on Retiring Captain’s Final Flight

Icelandair says the Vestmannaeyjar flyover on flight FI521 was not approved and is being treated as a serious matter.

Helwing Villamizar
April 13, 2026
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TSA Agents to Receive Pay, but Immediate Improvement in Airport Lines Unlikely

Security line speed depends on multiple factors: passenger volume, staffing, technology, lane configuration, and scheduling.

Helwing Villamizar
March 29, 2026
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How Iran-Azerbaijan Tensions Threaten Global Air Travel

What has emerged in West Asia since last weekend is best imagined as an hourglass being squeezed ever tighter.

Chris Smith
March 6, 2026
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Maiquetía CCS: The Jet-Age Hub and Its Long Road Back

American Airlines and Avianca’s Caracas restart signals CCS’s slow reconnection—others may follow if conditions hold.

Helwing Villamizar
February 5, 2026
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Op-Ed: On the Dreamliner Fuel Switch Inspections

India has instructed their airlines to inspect fuel switches on several Boeing models. Are these inspections warranted?

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Op-Ed: AI171 Dual Fuel Switch Error, a Case of Pilot Fatigue?

Is the dual fuel control switch activation on Flight AI171 likely a case of pilot fatigue and human factors breakdown?

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