The flight, operated by National Airlines, will depart every Friday and arrive in Bagram on Sunday evening with one fueling stop in Europe. The flight will provide the fastest possible route from the United States to Afghanistan ' a 33-hour transit.
'This is the fastest possible route from the United States to Afghanistan and no one else in the air cargo industry is currently providing such a service,' Robert Schlager, Regional Manager Americas, National Air Cargo said.' 'National Air Cargo is extremely proud that we can continue our high level of service to the United States military and their contractors not only in Afghanistan, but also in Iraq.'
Among some of the materials that will be shipped via air transport from Ypsilanti to Bagram includes equipment such as electrical generators, water purification systems, medical supplies and other materials to help with the expansion and construction of hospitals, sewage plants, libraries and other facilities in Bagram Air Base and around Afghanistan.
'We are helping supply the United States military and their contractors with the materials and goods to run a small city which is vital to their efforts for success in Afghanistan,' Schlager said. 'National Air Cargo plays an integral role in the transportation supply chain for those who are helping to supply the military both in Iraq and Afghanistan.'
