If you’re a fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, then you’ll definitely appreciate Allegiant Air‘s newest creation—the Las Vegas Raiders plane. This special passenger jet pays a bold tribute to the NFL team with a striking paint job featuring the …
World War II Vet Returns to the Air In Vintage Plane
The nonprofit group Dream Flights has been honoring American heroes with WWII veteran dream flight experiences since 2011. The organization has helped more than 4,200 elderly veterans, many of whom live in long-term care facilities, take to the skies once …
Afghanistan Evacuation Flights: U.S. Mobilizes Military and Commercial Aid
Amid the chaos following the Taliban’s takeover, the U.S. military and its coalition partners have ramped up Afghanistan evacuation flights, surpassing 25,000 refugees rescued so far. Yet, many more still await safe passage. To accelerate the process, the Defense Department …
U.S. Tries to Evacuate Thousands in 6 Days Before Final Afghan Withdrawal
In just the last 24 hours as of Wednesday, August 25th, NATO forces have managed to get 19,000 people out of Kabul on over 90 Afghanistan evacuation flights. These military cargo planes have been taking off at a rate of …
Afghanistan Airlift Operation Expands with Civilian Airline Support
The Afghanistan airlift operation is expanding as the U.S. government enlists commercial airlines to assist in evacuating refugees from the war-torn region. These efforts follow ongoing evacuations from Kabul amid the Taliban’s rapid resurgence across Afghanistan. According to a statement …
Video from Kabul Airport Shows Panicked Civilians Clinging to Military C-17
As the Kabul airport evacuation unfolds amid the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, heartbreaking scenes of civilians risking their lives to flee the country have shocked the world. With the U.S. withdrawal nearly complete, thousands of Afghans who worked alongside NATO …
Scotland’s First Ever Electric Aircraft Takes Off
A new test center in the Orkney Islands of Scotland is exploring the future of low-emission air travel with the introduction of a hybrid electric aircraft. The project, led by avionics company Ampaire, features a reconfigured Cessna Skymaster with one …
Flight to Miami Ends With Violent Passenger Taped to Seat
During a Frontier Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Miami last week, an unruly airline passenger was restrained with duct tape after becoming physically abusive toward crew members and fellow passengers. The man, later identified as 22-year-old Maxwell Berry, reportedly groped …
Meet Epic Aircraft’s New $3.85 Million E1000 GX Plane
Russian-owned, Oregon-based small plane manufacturer Epic Aircraft has finally released its E1000 GX turboprop plane for a cool $3.85 million price tag. The plane, which received FAA certification in 2019, features several advanced flight control technologies and powerful new design …
A Crazed Individual Manages to Break Into an Airport and Finds His Way Inside the Airplane Cockpit
A dramatic airplane cockpit intrusion unfolded in Tampa, Florida, last week when a man was apprehended after breaking into a military aircraft during an attempted escape from law enforcement. The unusual incident began around 5:00 a.m. when authorities responded to …