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Chris is a seasoned aviation journalist and editor, with work featured in Forbes, CNN Travel, and Airways Magazine. He has interviewed industry leaders, covered inaugural flights, and reported from major events like the Paris and Farnborough Air Shows. As the founder of The Airchive, he preserves and shares aviation history with enthusiasts worldwide.

Inside United Airlines’ Exotic Island Hopper

By |2025-08-05T17:43:46+00:00December 12th, 2024|Aviation, Stories|

In Airliner World’s September 2025 issue, Part 1 of “Island Hopping” dives deep into the fascinating history and operations of United Airlines’ legendary Island Hopper route. Stretching 4,300 miles from Honolulu to Guam, with five remote stops across the Pacific, this unique service has evolved from its Air Micronesia roots into a lifeline for isolated communities. With behind-the-scenes insights into its demanding logistics, pioneering legacy, and critical role in regional connectivity, this feature is a must-read for aviation enthusiasts and island history buffs alike.

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ATW Window Seat Podcast: JetBlue And Porter—A Tale Of Two Airlines

By |2025-07-17T17:42:38+00:00December 9th, 2024|Aviation, Podcaster, Stories|

I joined ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker on Aviation Week Network’s Window Seat Podcast to explore two very different airline strategies playing out in North America right now. Drawing on two in-depth stories I’ve reported—one on JetBlue (in this month’s ATW) and one on Porter Airlines (coming next month)—we compared how each airline is navigating a pivotal moment: JetBlue is in full turnaround mode, pulling back in some markets as it works to restore profitability after a challenging period. Porter, by contrast, is scaling up aggressively across Canada and into the U.S., with a brand-new fleet and an ambitious growth plan. Both face fierce competition and shifting market dynamics—but their paths forward couldn’t look more different.

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After A Quarter-Century, JetBlue Is Determined To Stay Relevant

By |2025-07-22T20:23:58+00:00December 9th, 2024|Aviation, Stories|

After 25 years in the skies, JetBlue is facing some of its toughest headwinds yet—operational challenges, rising costs, and a changing competitive landscape. For my latest story in Air Transport World, I spoke exclusively with President Marty St. George, who returned to JetBlue last year, and COO Warren Christie about how the carrier is tackling these challenges head-on.

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Flagship Suite Preferred impresses on American 787-9P inaugural

By |2025-06-08T20:30:40+00:00December 9th, 2024|Aviation, Stories|

American Airlines is leveling up its premium game. With the debut of its new premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 — internally designated the 787-9P for “Premium” — the airline isn’t just unveiling a new cabin. It’s launching the most premium-dense widebody in its fleet, signaling a bold new chapter in how it competes for high-value international flyers.

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