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 …
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 …