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Antonov StC is a state-owned commercial company and a world leader in heavy lift cargo aircraft. Over its history it has built approximately 22,000 aircraft including the An-124 ‘Ruslan’ and the largest aircraft ever built, the giant An-225 ‘Mriya’. Read the latest Antonov news and find out the latest situation with the company.

Headquarters: Kyiv, Ukraine

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What’s your favorite super transporter?

Outsized aircraft are some of the most eye catching in the skies, carrying everything from unusual cargo to other aircraft, and even space vehicles….

Aviation safety

A tribute to the Antonov AN-225

New photos from Hostomel Airport outside Kyiv confirm that the Antonov AN-225 ‘Mriya’ (Dream) has been destroyed, likely beyond repair. Here’s a look back…

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The An-225 is ready for its close-up

This is closest you’ll ever get to the Antonov An-225 in the air without being inside of it. For its recent flight from Kyiv…

A Ukrainian aviation legend: all about Antonov

Judging by the popularity of last week’s post about the Ilyushin IL-76, Flightradar24 users and blog readers like their Soviet-era aircraft. And how could…

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AvTalk Episode 40: A Hurricane Approaches and the Wheels Fall Off

On this episode of AvTalk, tropical cyclones dominate the discussion. We also look at a close—or not so close—call in Kenya. And Crankyflier himself,…

Special aircraft tracking

Antonov An-225 Goes to Guam

The Antonov An-225, the world’s largest cargo aircraft, has had a busy summer. With heavy lifting in South America and the Middle East there…

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AvTalk Episode 28: Air India and Qantas Make History

On this episode of AvTalk, Air India and Qantas make history and Singapore Airlines takes home the first 787-10. Plus, Ken Hoke is back…

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The Antonov An-225 Spring 2018 Flight Schedule

After a few months rest, the Antonov An-225 is ready to get back to work. Test Flight The An-225 was recently fitted with ADS-B…

Major incident

Saratov Airlines Flight 703 Crashed Outside of Moscow

Saratov Airlines flight 703 crashed approximately six minutes after takeoff from Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport. The flight was bound for Orsk, about 1500 km southeast…