Chris Loh
Video Producer
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About Chris Loh
An experienced photographer and video producer, Chris is a journalistic natural. Degree-educated with a wealth of traveling history, Chris’ insight into routes, networks, and alliances brings a depth of quality to his work that is hard to beat.
What is your favourite aircraft and why?
As a Canadian, the Airbus A220 has to be my favourite aircraft. Designed and initially built in Canada by Bombardier, the aircraft is not only pleasant to travel in but also looks fantastic!
What is your industry focus?
I'm particularly interested in the world of fleet management and the rationale used by airlines for selecting and acquiring particular types of aircraft over others.
Why do you love aviation?
It started off as a passion for travel and adventure but eventually evolved into an interest in the equipment which is an all-important part of that adventure.
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Boeing 737 MAX 7 And 10 Certification 'Closer Than Ever,' FAA Says
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told Reuters that the FAA had increased resources allocated to the Boeing planes by 35% to 40% after coordinating with the plane maker to streamline priorities. He indicated that the MAX 7 is likely to be the first to pass final scrutiny before entering production, but the other two planes would follow shortly after.
Emirates Refuses 10 Pre-Built Boeing 777Xs Over Rework Costs
Despite being the largest customer for the type, Emirates has confirmed that it does not plan to take delivery of the oldest Boeing 777X jets that have already been built. This was confirmed at the Farnborough International Airshow by Tim Clark, President at Emirates. The reason? Well, it’s because these aircraft are already around eight years old, and thus no longer “up to spec.”
Confirmed: Collapsed Boeing 787-9’s Nose Gear Was Missing Downlock Pin
The initial investigation into why a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner experienced a nose gear collapse at Frankfurt Airport on June 4th, 2026 has revealed that the downlock pin was missing. The absence of this component caused the plane's front to suddenly collapse, plummeting to the ground, while being prepared at the gate for a flight to Los Angeles.
Riyadh Air Adds 28 More 787s & 6 A350s To Its Fleet On 1st Day Of Farnborough
It’s the first day of the Farnborough Airshow and it’s already off to an exciting start! Today, Riyadh Air announced a deal to exercise options for 28 more 787 Dreamliner jets as part of its growth plan. On the Airbus side, the carrier ALSO firmed up an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft!
What American Airlines Should Have Done? STARLUX Airlines Receives “Silver Airsorayama” A350-1000
Airbus has delivered an A350-1000 to Taiwanese carrier STARLUX Airlines with an eye-catching metallic livery!
SAS' CEO 'Stolen' By Air Canada? Anko van der Werff To Be President & CEO Of Canadian Airline
On July 8th, 2026, Air Canada announced that Anko van der Werff - the (now) outgoing CEO of Scandinavian carrier SAS, will become the Canadian airline’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, as well as a member of the carrier’s Board, All of this is set to take place by the end of January 2027.
United Airlines Loses Bid To Dismiss Lawsuit Over 'Windowless' Window Seats
Does booking a WINDOW seat literally mean getting a window? Is it acceptable to just have.. A wall? Well, that’s what’s up for debate, as United Airlines will have to face a lawsuit from passengers.
Did You Know About Ryanair's Bombardier Challenger 3500 Fleet?
Did you know that Ryanair currently has a fleet of four business jets? It’s true! The airline group acquired the Bombardier Challenger 3500s over the past year and a half, adding the 4th aircraft in April 2026.
United Passenger Gets Entire Boeing 737 To Himself After British Airways Abandoned Him
A United Airlines passenger ended up as the sole occupant on board a Boeing 737 after he was reportedly abandoned by British Airways at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport on the 4th of July.
Man Partially Sucked Out Of Window!? Ryanair Engine Incident Sparks Alarm
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 flying from Thessaloniki, Greece to Memmingen, Germany had to return to its point of departure on Friday, July 10th after debris from an engine failure caused damage to the aircraft's window. Most notable, the incident injured one of the plane's passengers, with some reports suggesting that they were even partially sucked out of the broken window.
A 35-Year-Old Turboprop Aircraft Is Back In Production? The Dornier 328's Revival
First conceived by the legendary Claude Dornier, the original Dornier 328 entered service in 1993. Even three decades later, approximately 150 of these aircraft remain in service globally. Today, under the leadership of Chief Engineer Thomas Ahn, himself once part of the original 328 team, Deutsche Aircraft is reclaiming that legacy with a bold vision to blend heritage, innovation, and efficiency into a new regional workhorse.
Airline Crew Berated By Passenger For Not Speaking Their Language: Who's Right?
A few months ago, the media outlet Straits Times shared a video on social media showing a passenger scolding cabin crew for not speaking chinese/Mandarin and instead using English. The incident, which was said to have taken place on April 22nd, led to the flight being delayed for over an hour and led to local police boarding the aircraft and removing the traveler.