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.
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.
Victorville: More Than Meets the Sky
Chris Sloan travels to California to learn why this quirky desert facility is far more than an aviation retirement home.
This TPG reader tested positive while on vacation in St Lucia; Here’s what happened next
Being locked down in strict COVID-19 isolation is not how we expected to spend the last part of our Caribbean Christmas vacation.
Front and Centre – Breeze Airways unveils first A220
Breeze Airways introduces its first Airbus A220, marking a new era of efficiency and comfort.
Decade of the Dreamliner – An Auspicious Start?
Reviewing ten years of Boeing 787 Dreamliner service and its impact on the industry.
Sweet Dreams Aren’t Made of this – Who is Boeing to Disagree
An editorial critique on the ongoing issues and promise of Boeing's Dreamliner program.
Inside American Airlines new HQ
A tour inside American Airlines’ new headquarters and its vision for the future.
London Calling: Putting Jet Blue’s Service from JFK to Heathrow to the test.
Our man in America, Chris Sloan, criss-crosses the pond to put JetBlue's first JFK-London services to the test.
Ten years on, is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner still more dream than nightmare?
A decade later, assessing the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's impact and performance in the aviation industry.
Breeze Airways Takes Delivery of First A220, Debuts “Nicest” Cabin Seating
Breeze Airways launched in May with an all-Embraer fleet shortly before becoming the largest Airbus A220-300 customer in the world. The delivery of its first A220 marks the introduction of its “Nicest” cabin seating and fare class.
Emirates Celebrates its First Scheduled Passenger Flight into Miami
Chris Sloan joins the celebrations as Emirates operates its first scheduled passenger flight into the Florida gateway
American Airlines: Crisis Command
How American Airlines managed operations during a time of crisis with quick decision-making.
From Fort Worth to 40,000ft – Interview with American Airlines Brian Znotins
Brian Znotins discusses American Airlines' strategic planning and route optimization.
Winds of Change? Interview with Breeze CEO David Neeleman
An insightful conversation with Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman about the airline's innovative approach.
The abandoned airport terminal where everything still works
A look inside an abandoned airport terminal that remains operational despite its deserted state.
Avelo Airlines The ‘swift bird’ takes flight.
There’s a new kid on the American low-cost block. Chris Sloan meets Andrew Levy, Avelo Airlines’ chairman and CEO, before jumping on board for the first flight.
US Startup Breeze Airways Completes First Flight
Breeze Airways successfully launches its inaugural flight, entering the low-cost market.
Key West Airport Profile: The Little Island That Could
Key West Airport is a small but mighty hub with big ambitions and local charm.
Avelo Airlines Takes to the Skies
Avelo Airlines joins the ultra-low-cost carrier market with its first commercial flights.
JetBlue Celebrated its 20th year by unveiling the first of 70 Airbus A220-300s
JetBlue celebrated its 20th year by unwrapping a late Christmas present – the first of 70 Airbus A220-300s. Chris Sloan headed to the Big Apple to see the ‘Baby Bus’
Southwest Airlines – Riding the storm during the pandemic.
Chris Sloan chats with the chief commercial officer at Southwest Airlines, Andrew Watterson, to find out how the Dallas-based carrier is mitigating the effects of the gravest crisis in aviation history.
Return to Business: Return of the American Airlines 737MAX 8 after 2 years of grounding.
Almost two years since the FAA’s grounding order, the MAX is back in revenue service. Chris Sloan was on board the first US flight with fare-paying passengers since 2019.
The long-awaited return of the American Airlines 737 MAX
It has taken 20 challenging months for the 737 MAX to be recertificated, but it will take Boeing far longer to repair its broken trust. Chris Sloan steps on board a special 737 MAX flight – the first in the US since March 2019 – to examine whether the manufacturer has turned a corner.
Interview with Volaris Executive VP Holger Blankenstein
Volaris EVP Holger Blankenstein outlines the carrier’s growth strategy and market focus.
I flew on the first Boeing 737 Max passenger flight in the US since its grounding.
American says it worked closely with Boeing on recertification and rewriting of new training protocols.
Post-crash recovery: How one airline plans to restore confidence in the Boeing 737 MAX
With over 4,800 gross orders, the 737 MAX is the best-selling commercial aircraft in Boeing history.
Forecasting the Unforecastable
It has taken 20 challenging months for the 737 MAX to be recertificated, but it will take Boeing far longer to repair its broken trust. Chris Sloan steps on board a special 737 MAX flight – the first in the US since March 2019 – to examine whether the manufacturer has turned a corner.
Halting America’s Terminal Decline
The framework of the building at Salt Lake City begins to take shape Salt Lake City International Airport.
