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Did You Know The World's Biggest Plane Set 123 Other Records?

The Antonov An-225 was a world-beater in more ways than just its sheer size.

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Top 5: The World's Most Advanced Military Transport Aircraft

There are several aircraft in wide-scale military use, differing significantly in capacity, age, and technology.

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The Top 10 Largest Planes Ever Made

Let's take a closer look at the giants of aviation.

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An An-22 landing at Gostomel Airport, with the An-225 parked in the background.
The An-22 Vs The An-225: Comparing Antonov's Giants

One company designed the largest aircraft for multiple engine categories.

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Why Wasn't The Second Antonov An-225 Finished?

Antonov had got 60 - 70% of the way through a second An-225, so why wasn't it completed?

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Why Did The USSR Build The Antonov An-225?

The giant airplane was built with one very special purpose in mind...

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The World's Heaviest Plane: The Story Of The Antonov An-225

The Mriya is gone but not forgotten; here's its story...

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The Antonov An-225 Will Fly Again... In Flight Simulator

The aircraft will be sold for $19.99 with proceeds going to Ukraine & Antonov.

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Did You Know Antonov Created A 3D Tour Of The An-225 Mriya?

Created with Google Maps, the tour reveals much of the aircraft, but not the cockpit!

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Would The Antonov An-225 Have Been A Successful Passenger Plane?

Let's examine what operating the giant plane as a passenger variant might have entailed.

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High-Wing Vs Low-Wing Aircraft

We explore the fundamental differences between the two designs.

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Shannon Airport Remembers The Destroyed Antonov An-225

The airport has unveiled a rare scale model of the mammoth aircraft.

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AN-225 Mriya on the runway at Gostomel Airport
Antonov An-225 Wreck Remains In Kyiv Surrounded By Rubble

The symbolism of the torn-apart Mriya is haunting.

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Ukraine Begins Removing The Destroyed An-225 From Hostomel Airport

Footage appears to show the damaged remains of the aircraft, named Mriya, being removed from Hostomel Airport, Kyiv.

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Zelensky Pledges $800 Million An-225 Mriya Rebuild To Honor Ukrainian Pilots

The project will be in memory of the pilots who died in the war and, in particular, during the defense of Mariupol.

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Antonov Calls On Fans Of An-225 Mryia To Fund Its Rebuild

Antonov is calling on public donations to get its iconic An-225 Mriya plane back in the air again.

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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 111: China Eastern Crash, Air Canada A321XLR Order

Join Jo and Tom for a roundup of the latest aviation news!

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Antonov Company Employees Hit Back At Pilot’s Accusations Over An-225 Destruction

An open letter is circulating refuting many of Dmytro Antonov's accusations.

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Pilot Says Antonov Management Responsible For An-225 Demise

An An-225 pilot claims that management was advised by NATO to move the aircraft weeks before Russia's invasion.

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