This page contains my personal views on aviation, tourism and other matters that may affect the Maldives. These views are based on my own experience and observations over the years.

  • Women in Aviation: Some Encouraging Signs, but Much More Needs to Be Done

    Women remain poorly represented in many areas of aviation, but the ICAO Gender Summit and the appointment of IATA’s first woman Director General offer encouraging signs of progress.

  • Beyond Daylight: Could Wheel-Equipped Twin Otters Improve Tourist Transfers in the Maldives?

    Could wheel equipped Twin Otters provide a practical after-dark transfer option for tourists who arrive too late for seaplane services? This article considers how the idea might work, its possible benefits, and the operational and safety matters that would require careful consideration.