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 …
Hospice Patient Fulfills Dream with First Airplane Experience
John Kimble, an 81-year-old hospice patient, recently fulfilled a lifelong dream by taking his first airplane experience—a ride he’d never had before. Though terminally ill and receiving end-of-life care, Kimble expressed a heartfelt wish to fly, and thanks to the …
Masters Golf Air Travel with Flex Air Charters
Every spring, the global spotlight turns to Augusta, Georgia, for one of golf’s most iconic events—the Masters Tournament. Held on the historic fairways of Augusta National Golf Club, the tournament attracts the sport’s elite and fans from all over the …
MIT Engineers Create Airplane Concept to Minimize Air Pollution
A revolutionary hybrid electric airplane concept from MIT engineers could significantly reduce aviation-related pollution and save lives. Announced in early 2021, this design features a unique hybrid-electric propulsion system that could cut nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by up to 95%, …
A Bay Area Pilot Wins A Plane from Leading Pilot Organization in the U.S.
It was an unforgettable moment at Livermore Airport on January 24, 2021, when a Bay Area pilot wins airplane in a surprise twist. Aaron Benedetti, a United Airlines Captain and experienced Dreamliner 787 pilot, arrived at the airport that weekend …
Turboprop Airplanes Offering Great Performance and Value
The aviation industry is experiencing a surge of innovation, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the evolution of single engine turboprops. These aircraft have quickly become one of the most exciting market segments, integrating cutting-edge technology with performance …