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Antonov An-225 Landing In Zurich
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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Built For Adverse Weather: The Story Of The Antonov An-32

The An-32 was adapted from the An-24 but better suited for poor weather conditions.

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Former Antonov CEO Could Face 15 Years In Prison After An-225 Destruction

There is said to be indisputable evidence of guilt for those being investigated.

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Russian Airlines Urge Regulator To Allow Them To Continue Flying 50-Year-Old Antonov An-24s & An-26s

Limited air capacity from sanctions against Russia has left Siberian operators looking to extend operations of their oldest Antonov turboprops.

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Polar Airlines Antonov An-24 Lands On Frozen Russian River By Mistake

The aircraft was pictured intact on the frozen Kolyma River, with none of the 34 occupants being injured during the incident.

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Volga-Dnepr Sues Canada Over Seized Antonov An-124

The Russian cargo airline has sued the Canadian government.

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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 189: Antonov An-225 Work & Huge Widebody Orders

Join Jo and Tom for the latest from the world of aviation.

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Work Underway: New Photos Show Destroyed Antonov An-225 Without Nose & Wings

Little remains of what was once the world's largest aircraft.

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American Airlines Charters Antonov An-124 To Transport Spare Engine

The aircraft took off from JFK on Saturday 12th bound for Charlotte.

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How Antonov Upgraded The An-2 To Produce The An-3

A new turboprop engine and other mechanical modifications improved upon a classic utility aircraft.

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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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Antonov An-26 Cargo Plane Leaves Runway Landing In DR Congo

The aircraft was lucky not to crash into a private home.

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The Antonov AN-225 Mriya destroyed
Former Antonov Director Charged With Negligence Over Mriya Destruction

While the Mriya An-225 is irreplaceable, the company boss who could have saved it is in deep trouble as he languishes in a Ukrainian jail cell.

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Four-Engine Turboprop: The Story Of The Antonov An-10

The Antonov An-10 was a suitable aircraft but had flaws that caused Aeroflot to remove it from its fleet.

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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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What's The Latest With Russia's Proposed Replacement For The Antonov An-124?

Work on building the Slon is unlikely to be completed this decade.

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Iraero Airlines Antonov An-26b-100 mid-flight
Antonov AN-26 Rear Door Opens Midflight

A preliminary investigation has found that the incident was likely caused by a failure of the cargo ramp's locking mechanism.

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