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.
The abandoned airport terminal where everything still works
A look inside an abandoned airport terminal that remains operational despite its deserted state.
Winds of Change? Interview with Breeze CEO David Neeleman
An insightful conversation with Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman about the airline's innovative approach.
From Fort Worth to 40,000ft – Interview with American Airlines Brian Znotins
Brian Znotins discusses American Airlines' strategic planning and route optimization.
American Airlines: Crisis Command
How American Airlines managed operations during a time of crisis with quick decision-making.
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
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.
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.
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.
Inside American Airlines new HQ
A tour inside American Airlines’ new headquarters and its vision for the future.
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.
Decade of the Dreamliner – An Auspicious Start?
Reviewing ten years of Boeing 787 Dreamliner service and its impact on the industry.
Front and Centre – Breeze Airways unveils first A220
Breeze Airways introduces its first Airbus A220, marking a new era of efficiency and comfort.
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.
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.
Miami Nice: A Profile of the MIA Renaissance
A look at how Miami International Airport is undergoing a major transformation and growth.
Global X: Taking On The World
Global X shares ambitious goals to scale its aviation operations globally.
Regional Carrier JSX Flying the Alternate Route
JSX explores new opportunities as a unique regional carrier offering alternate flight experiences.
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.
Frontier and Spirit race toward merger with massive expansion.
Spirit Finds New Frontier
The Calders That Flew: When A Great Artist Created Braniff Masterpieces
Exploring the collaboration between artist Alexander Calder and Braniff International Airways.
How Could Southwest’s Meltdown Affect Its Long-Term Flight Plan?
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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.
U.S. Airlines Eye Europe For Leisure Capacity Growth
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Southwest Airlines Pilots Union Issues Fiery Report Of Meltdown
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Spirit Airlines Pilots Ratify Tentative New Contract
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Broken Hearts: Southwest Airlines Works to Climb Out of a Deep Hole
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Alaska Airlines Sets Sights On Full Pre-Pandemic Capacity By Mid-2023
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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.
The People’s Plane – The Boeing 747 Became the Choice of the Elite
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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.
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau – Northern Light – Air Canada like its native home, is transitioning
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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.
Approaching Its 95th Anniversary, Hawaiian Is Buffeted By Challenges
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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
Tradewinds and Headwinds – Hawaiian Airlines adapts to a Challenging Environment
Hawaiian Airlines adapts to new challenges with strategic shifts in operations and service.
Azul CEO John Rodgerson Well-Connected
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Gaining Altitude at High Latitudes
Air Inuit was founded in 1978 with an ethos of belonging to the Inuit people.
Alaska Paradise Purchase
Our man in America, Chris Sloan, runs the rule over the surprise Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines merger.
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.
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.
Boeing confirms previously announced loss, charges for 3Q
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Can the Airbus A321XLR Live Up to its Game
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Southwest Airlines – Mending A Broken Heart
Southwest Airlines faces challenges as it navigates significant changes impacting its longstanding culture.
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.
Inside United Airlines’ Exotic Island Hopper
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.
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.
