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Seven Reasons Why the Aviation Industry Is a Wonderful Thing

by Thomas Walker-Werth

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Thomas Walker-Werth
Oct 16, 2021
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The aviation industry and those who choose to fly are under constant attack.1 Environmentalists decry flying as an indulgence of the wealthy that causes disproportionate environmental damage and encourage a growing “flight shame” movement, while governments push new laws and taxes to penalize airlines and passengers.2

But, contrary to these detractors, avi…

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