Journalist and Author
A storyteller to his core, Chris has reported extensively on the global aviation industry as both an independent journalist and as editor/managing editor of Airways magazine. Air Transport World, Aviation Week, Aviation Daily, Flight Global, Airliner World Magazine, Airways Magazine, Leeham News and Analysis, The Points Guy, Business Insider, CNN Travel, USA Today, Runway Girl Network, and Forbes featured his coverage. He has interviewed numerous C-Suite executives, traveled the world covering multiple special airline inaugural flights, and has provided insider, behind-the-scenes coverage of international industry events such as Paris and Farnborough Air Shows, among hundreds of other features. Chris has been covered by Business Insider, USA Today, CNBC, and the Miami Herald (to name a few) and appears regularly on the Airways Podcast and FlightRadar 24.
Braniff Concorde Part 2
In the second of our two Part Braniff Concorde special, Chris Sloan chats to captain John Baganz about touching the edge of space as a member of the airline’s elite Concorde crew.
Braniff Concorde Part 1
Despite Braniff International Airways’ promise that supersonic transport would “change everything you know about fl ying”, the reality was somewhat diff erent. In the fi rst of a two-part special, Chris Sloan tells the often-overlooked story of Concorde’s operation with the US carrier.
Island Vibes with Bermuda Air
Chris Sloan ventures to Bermuda to cover the territory’s first commercial airline, which operates to North America and plans to extend further afield.
Chris Sloan talks aviation, MIA and his favorite flight ever
Chris Sloan reflects on Miami International Airport and his most memorable aviation moments.
Why The Boeing 747 Stands Alone In Commercial Air Transport
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What to expect in Iberia economy on world’s first A321XLR
Airbus’ new A321XLR is undoubtedly having a moment. With a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles and flight times of up to 11 hours, this long-haul, single-aisle aircraft has attracted nearly 500 orders from 20-plus customers. I report onboard from the new airliner's inaugural.
Southwest Airlines Slashing Capacity Growth Shakes Up Their Fleet Plan
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American Airlines’ Reliability Is Leaping From Laggard To Leader
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In-depth look: Understanding the Spirit Airlines Merger
Being billed as one of the last of the US mega-mergers, JetBlue and Spirit are to combine in a multi-billion dollar agreement.
Charmed by BermudAir service though Aisle Class Remains Elusive
BermudAir’s Aisle Class aims to redefine business travel with bespoke suites, but supply chain delays have stalled its 2024 rollout. The airline remains committed.
CEO Scott Kirby Has Big Plans For United Airlines
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Air Canada CEO Talks Strategy And Focus Areas
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Behind the scenes at the final Boeing 747 Delivery Ceremony
After months of speculation, the last new-build Boeing 747 was delivered at the end of January. Chris Sloan travelled to Seattle to join industry legends, retired employees – and a very special celebrity guest – to mark the occasion.
Robert Isom on His First Year at Helm of American Airlines
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Exclusive: Key West’s New $100 Million Concourse Takes-Off on Opening Day
Key West's new $100 million Concourse opened with a few glitches, but is light years ahead of the previous one in every possible way... except, walking on the tarmac is a thing of the past.
Iberia Airlines Going THE XLR MILE
As Iberia says bienvenido to the Airbus A321XLR, Chris Sloan heads to Madrid to discover for himself how this game-changer might shake up the skies.
Hawaiian Airlines Heart and Home
As Hawaiian Airlines (HA) celebrates its 95th birthday, the famed carrier is on its final approach as an independently owned airline.
Southwest Airlines – Mending A Broken Heart
Southwest Airlines faces challenges as it navigates significant changes impacting its longstanding culture.
Can the Airbus A321XLR Live Up to its Game
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Boeing confirms previously announced loss, charges for 3Q
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For Them, the Braniff Colors Still Fly
The original Braniff International introduced a groundbreaking panache to the then very traditional image of the air transport business, shocking the industry and propelling the low-key Texas-based carrier to worldwide fame.
Hawaiian’s 787 Bird of Paradise
Our man in America, Chris Sloan, visits Honolulu to speak to Hawaiian Airlines’ CEO Peter Ingram about the carrier’s new flagship, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Alaska Paradise Purchase
Our man in America, Chris Sloan, runs the rule over the surprise Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines merger.
Gaining Altitude at High Latitudes
Air Inuit was founded in 1978 with an ethos of belonging to the Inuit people.
Azul CEO John Rodgerson Well-Connected
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Tradewinds and Headwinds – Hawaiian Airlines adapts to a Challenging Environment
Hawaiian Airlines adapts to new challenges with strategic shifts in operations and service.
United Airlines has spent the past three years on a charge to reinvent itself.
In doing so, the carrier has taken some of the biggest bets in its 97-year history, as Chris Sloan details
Approaching Its 95th Anniversary, Hawaiian Is Buffeted By Challenges
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A Delivery with a Difference – The Last New Built Boeing 747
Marking the end of an era with the final delivery of Boeing's iconic 747 aircraft.
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau – Northern Light – Air Canada like its native home, is transitioning
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The 747 by the Numbers
Chris Sloan looks back at the Queen’s legendary reign through the commercial lens of Boeing and the type’s operators.
The People’s Plane – The Boeing 747 Became the Choice of the Elite
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Farewell to the Queen: The 747 by the Numbers
Chris Sloan looks back at the Queen’s legendary reign through the commercial lens of Boeing and the type’s operators.
Alaska Airlines Sets Sights On Full Pre-Pandemic Capacity By Mid-2023
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Broken Hearts: Southwest Airlines Works to Climb Out of a Deep Hole
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Spirit Airlines Pilots Ratify Tentative New Contract
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Southwest Airlines Pilots Union Issues Fiery Report Of Meltdown
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U.S. Airlines Eye Europe For Leisure Capacity Growth
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American Airlines’ Reliability Is Leaping From Laggard To Leader
Under CEO Robert Isom, American Airlines improves its reliability, transitioning from laggard to leader.
How Could Southwest’s Meltdown Affect Its Long-Term Flight Plan?
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The Calders That Flew: When A Great Artist Created Braniff Masterpieces
Exploring the collaboration between artist Alexander Calder and Braniff International Airways.
Frontier and Spirit race toward merger with massive expansion.
Spirit Finds New Frontier
Global X to buy 200 Eve air taxis, plans South Florida operations
Global X unveils plans to expand its footprint with a bold purchase of 200 Eve air taxis.
Regional Carrier JSX Flying the Alternate Route
JSX explores new opportunities as a unique regional carrier offering alternate flight experiences.
Global X: Taking On The World
Global X shares ambitious goals to scale its aviation operations globally.
Miami Nice: A Profile of the MIA Renaissance
A look at how Miami International Airport is undergoing a major transformation and growth.
