That historic flight would fit entirely in the cargo hold of the Antonov AN-225 Mriya, the world’s biggest fully operational plane. Powered by six turbofan engines and with a wingspan almost the ...

A bold new concept aims to resurrect the An-225, combining modern technology with the scale of the legendary Soviet-era ...

The idea of converting the Antonov An-225 into a passenger aircraft sounds bold—but is it practical? With enormous space and ...

If you're an aviation fan, you've probably heard of the Antonov An-225 "Mriya." This jet was once the world's largest, powered by its six huge turbofan engines. However, the jet made the news in ...

The Antonov An-225 Mriya—once the world’s largest aircraft—lies in pieces in an airport northwest of Ukraine’s capital city, Kyiv. Heavily damaged during fierce fighting between Russian ...

There is nothing on Earth or in the air quite like the Antonov An-225. Dwarfing a Boeing 747 and out-lifting a U.S. Air Force C-5A Galaxy, it can haul an expeditionary force into combat ...

The revelation of the destruction of Antonov AN-225, a plane that enjoyed almost cult status amongst aviation fans and professionals, has sparked sadness and alarm, CNN reported. The plane ...

The only An-225 Mriya was destroyed during the early stages of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Antonov now wants to restore it but needs funds. As everybody knows by now, the only An-225 Mriya ...

The Soviet Union’s Antonov An-225 was designed to transport the Buran space shuttle. It still flies sporadically today – but a Chinese plan could give it a new lease of life. Tucked away in a ...