Chris Sloan

I used to fly on an @AmericanAirlines #737MAX in my day job every other week. Flying didn't get much more mundane than. Now that its re-entered service after nearly 21 months of grounding, what has changed? Spoiler Alert: other than a pandemic, not much. #as-of-the-end-of-this-year-american-will-have-reactivated-all-24-of-its-delivered-max-airplanes-and-taken-delivery-of-10-more-according-to-american-president-robert-isom-who-was-also-onboard-the-flight-2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">businessinsider.com/i-flew-first-u…

@LGAairport @terminalBLGA Hello, how long are TSA wait times for a 9am flight running at around 7-8am?

❤️Thank you for riding with me on the Dolphins Cancer Challenge XVI. Together, we will #CrushCancer.💪 Sharing my note of gratitude 🙏and my personal journal of this year’s ride 🚴‍♂️ in the link: 👉 dolphinscancerchallenge.com/participants/5…

This is such a nice gesture from a kind @AmericanAir crew member, especially for a 30 minute flight.

Fasten my seatbelts, this could be an interesting flight. The D Gates at MIA are clearly upset about being demolished and replaced at the end of the decade, and their FIDs aren’t taking it lying down.

@RTX 2025 earnings show commercial aerospace leading growth as @prattandwhitney advances its GTF AOG recovery, Collins benefits from OE momentum, and the GTF Advantage upgrade comes into focus as Airbus and Embraer rates rise. My latest for @LeehamNews ⤵️ leehamnews.com/2026/01/27/rtx…

@RTX 2025 earnings show commercial aerospace leading growth as @prattandwhitney advances its GTF AOG recovery, Collins benefits from OE momentum, and the GTF Advantage upgrade comes into focus as Airbus and Embraer rates rise. My latest for @LeehamNews ⤵️ tinyurl.com/leeham-rtx-gtf

@GEAerospace reported FY & Q4 2025 results showing continued reliance on services growth, higher LEAP volumes and margin expansion, with CES performance doing alot of the lifting. My latest earnings story for @LeehamNews: 👉 leehamnews.com/2026/01/22/ge-…

It's more than economy, more than just extra legroom, but not quite premium economy. @jetblue's year-old EvenMore offering is its own unique animal that I reviewed for @businesstravelerusa. businesstraveller.com/tried-tested/r…

My #AvGeek Year in the Air 2025:  66,842miles, 52 flights, 10 countries. Highlights: AA A321XLR & 787-9P inauguraul, United’s Island Hopper, JetBlue Bluehouse; New airlines and plane: Porter Air’s E2-E195 & BermudAir; New Airports Opening: EYW & PIT, 10 new airports

I join Scott McCartney this week on Airlines Confidential for a premium prodcast report from the new JetBlue BlueHouse lounge and the inaugural of the American Airlines Airbus A321XLR plus intrigue between Frontier and Spirit. Listen on all platforms and at airlinesconfidential.com

Spoiler Alert: I really liked it! Even more than the Flagship Suites.

Welcome to American Airlines' A321XLR inaugural flight in Flagship Suite Business Class @airchive reviews the product on last night's JFK-LAX inaugural runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/americ…

A long day of flying today for @americanair #A321XLR inaugural JFK-LAX-JFK in Flagship Suites and back in Premium Economy. Story to come on my outlets including @runwaygirl & @airlinerworld . Let’s gooooo!

@AmericanAir long-range @airbus.com A321XLR is here. First look from NYC, ahead of next week’s JFK–LAX debut. What makes it special? Why is it so key to AA? Where will it eventually fly? We spill all the AA tea in my story for Business Traveler. businesstraveller.com/news/american-…

JetBlue’s first-ever lounge is about to open—and I got an early look.
BlueHouse at JFK T5 brings big New York energy: Grand Central vibes, local art, Union Square Events food, and Joe Coffee.
How’s it different from other lounges? Who gets in? And what cities get it next?
My full @RunwayGirl story ➜ runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/12/inside…

Have a great gobbler and Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

My latest for @RunwayGirl

RTX posted a steady Q3 2025, driven by GTF engine stabilization, strong Collins Aerospace performance, and solid defense demand — even as tariff headwinds weighed on results. My latest for Leeham News. leehamnews.com/2025/10/21/ge-…

GE's boffo quarter and guidance as production and stability of the LEAP leaps skyward in my latest for Leeham News. leehamnews.com/2025/10/21/ge-…

Airbus is paradoxically developing ever more effective automation tech for safety, while at the same time promoting old school airmanship. Is this in response to the backlash from its atudies into single pilot cockpits? My latest for Leeham News: leehamnews.com/2025/10/09/air…