Sam Chui

The last B747 leaves the Everett factory this morning at 8:19am. She received a water cannon salute, an incredible takeoff, and climb out. Then she came back with a low flyby! 747 Forever Incredible!

New vlog is out! Inside one of the world’s most advanced airports: Hong Kong International Airport. Full vlog: youtu.be/3lG0PcD6lTA?si…

With the limited re-opening of the UAE airspace, Emirates is now operating a reduced flight schedule to 82 destinations. More details: samchui.com/2026/03/05/mar…

Etihad Airways is operating limited repatriation flights while Emirates and Qatar Airways issue updates on when operations may resume amid continued Gulf airspace restrictions. More details: samchui.com/2026/03/02/eti…

Drone attacks damaged facilities at Dubai International (DXB), Zayed International (AUH), and Kuwait International (KWI) airports, causing injuries and operational suspensions as Gulf airspace closures continue. More details: samchui.com/2026/03/01/dro…

On February 28, 2026, global airlines suspended operations across the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched strikes on multiple cities in Iran, triggering widespread airspace closures. More details: samchui.com/2026/02/28/maj…

New vlog Is out! What’s the WORST place to be a pilot? Join @IndoPilot to fly into some of the world’s most extreme and unforgiving airstrips. Full vlog: youtu.be/KZcE7HgtFsA?si…

Dubai Airshow 2025 Opening Flying Display - Lead by Emirates A380, B777, A350, Etihad A380, flyDubai B737 MAX and UAE Air Force A330MRTT, C-17 and helicopters

New vlog is out! Join me flying on Japan Airlines new A350-1000 and find out what makes JAL First Class special. Full vlog: youtu.be/airQsB82inU

New vlog is out! Join me flying Japan Airlines new A350-1000 from Tokyo to LA. Is this the future way of flying? Full vlog: youtu.be/SRM3MUnVF3o?si…

New vlog is out! I visited the world’s largest display of miniature model airports: JFK, LAX, Heathrow, and Mumbai. Take a look at the story of how these miniatures took flight ✈️ youtu.be/C7pQpziksoA?si…

New vlog is out! Join me on 2 of most remote and challenging flights in China’s Wild West. Full vlog: youtu.be/y3QouO9FoX4?si…

New vlog is out! Join me on an exciting flight on board Tibet Airlines to the “Roof of the World”. Full vlog: youtu.be/ZbB8dJ2cJUs?si…

When people think of domestic flights, they usually imagine short hops between nearby cities. However, some domestic routes span oceans and continents, and can be up to 12 hours in flying time. Here are the 10 longest domestic flights in 2025: samchui.com/2025/08/19/the…

New vlog is out! Join me on a special flight where your pets sit next to you! 😻🐶✈️ Full vlog: youtu.be/ycETTwlPBB0?si…

Alaska Airlines has unveiled a new Boeing 787 livery and confirmed two new transatlantic routes to London and Reykjavik. More details: samchui.com/2025/08/05/ala…

New vlog is out! Join me flying on a special B747-400 Special Freighter (BDSF) and experience life as an airline pilot. Full vlog: youtu.be/ukWKcseMR_Q?si…

New vlog is out! Please join me and Fiona to celebrate our wedding in the sky onboard a special B747 flight, operated by Aquiline Int’l. Full vlog: youtu.be/u1pRSuYhdG8?si…

India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on the Air India flight AI171 crash, pointing to a cockpit fuel switch error and raising questions about pilot actions. samchui.com/2025/07/12/pre…

New vlog is out! Join me on a special delivery flight of Malaysia Airlines A330-900neo from Airbus Factory to Kuala Lumpur. I experienced a mid-air 'technical' turn back the next day! Full vlog: youtu.be/C1TqSE_LdNo?si…

2 Days Inside SFO: Airport Rescue and Untold Stories New vlog is out! @flySFO is full of hidden gems and untold stories. Join me to discover! Full vlog: youtu.be/aS8qcw3GnMc?si…