Chris Loh is a Video Producer at Simple Flying. With a strong focus on aviation and aerospace, Chris brings a wealth of experience in commercial and private airlines, as well as insights into travel policies and business traveler services. His work has been featured in MSN and Simple Flying, showcasing his expertise in the dynamic world of travel and tourism.
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By: Chris Loh
Many of us have experienced those important phone calls that are difficult to end. Maybe it's an important business deal or something deeply personal and tragic. However, when you're on an aircraft that's about to takeoff, rules are the rules, and all calls need to end when flight attendants say so.
By: Chris Loh
A Southwest Airlines flight from Albuquerque to Baltimore was forced to make an emergency landing in Tulsa on Monday, May 11th after the cockpit windshield suddenly shattered while at cruising altitude. The Boeing 737-700 was approximately one hour into the three-hour flight when cracks began to form in the glass before it fractured.
By: Chris Loh
In a statement to Simple Flying, Boeing told us that on Thursday, May 7th, the planemaker flew, for the first time, a 777-9 with a fully outfitted passenger cabin. Its added that the Lufthansa-bound airframe performed as expected on its first flight and will continue with planned ground and flight testing in the weeks ahead.
By: Chris Loh
WestJet is accused of ‘swapping in' problematic aircraft and then canceling that aircraft's flight, saying that the move was due to mechanical issues. Meanwhile, the aircraft that was previously scheduled for the now-canceled service is off operating some other flight.
By: Chris Loh
Aircraft engines are among the most valuable components on commercial aircraft. However, amid the ongoing shortage of Pratt and Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engines, some nearly new jets are being harvested for their engine parts.
Officials in the United States are formulating plans to pull Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officers from several international airports located in so-called "sanctuary cities." This could see some of the country's most important airports, including New York JFK, Los Angeles and San Francisco, lose their status as international gateways - heavily restructuring airline networks.
At the time we're making this video in late-May 2026, roughly 20% of Qatar Airways' fleet is listed as ‘parked'. This inactive portion of the fleet is largely grounded due to geopolitical tensions in the middle east region, which have limited the route network that Qatar Airways would operate under normal circumstances.
On Saturday, May 16th, a Croatia Airlines Airbus A220-300 had to reject takeoff at high-speed and left the runway as a result. The aircraft smashed through several signs as it came to a stop.
Today we take a brief look at the fleet composition of Turkish Airlines, which has over 400 aircraft under its air operator's certificate. From essentially brand new A350s and 787s to over 20-year-old A330s, let's see what the Star Alliance member is flying in 2026…
By: Chris Loh
Plane spotter Tobias Gudat posted photos on social media that reveal a first look at the new 'Coastliner' sub-fleet being rolled out by United Airlines this year. Two Airbus A321neo jets sporting fresh liveries are part of United's modernization and expansion plan that will add 250 aircraft from regional jets to widebodies, in the largest fleet growth currently underway of any airline in the world.
