First Clear Images Of Completely Destroyed Antonov An-225

KYIV, UKRAINE – What many aviation enthusiasts feared and what Ukrainian authorities already announced earlier this week, has been confirmed by new footage by Russian State TV at Kyiv Gostomel Airport – the biggest aircraft in the world has been destroyed by fire, due to attacks by Russian forces. The Antonov An-225 Mriya is no more. New footage from Kyiv Gostomel airport of the world’s … Continue reading First Clear Images Of Completely Destroyed Antonov An-225

FLYHIGH.NEWSMarch 4, 2022March 7, 2022Leave a comment

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The Largest Plane In The World Has Been Destroyed

KYIV, UKRAINE – The Antonov An-225, the largest aircraft in the world, has been destroyed by the Russian military on February 27, 2022 during the war in Ukraine, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba confirmed on Sunday. There was only one An-225 in the world. During the 80s of the Cold War, the Antonov An-225 Mriya (Dream) with its six powerful engines was designed by … Continue reading The Largest Plane In The World Has Been Destroyed

FLYHIGH.NEWSFebruary 27, 2022February 28, 2022Leave a comment

Russian AF An-124 lands in NYC with medical supplies

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VIDEO – RUSSIAN AIR FORCE AN-124 CARGO PLANE LANDS IN NEW YORK CITY WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO AID IN FIGHT AGAINST CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

NEW YORK – Russia has sent a cargo plane with medical supplies to the U.S. to aid in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. A Russian Air Force Antonov An-124-100,“with medical masks and medical equipment on board, has left for the United States,” the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. The haul was sent after President Trump accepted an offer of assistance … Continue reading VIDEO – RUSSIAN AIR FORCE AN-124 CARGO PLANE LANDS IN NEW YORK CITY WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO AID IN FIGHT AGAINST CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

FLYHIGH.NEWSApril 1, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

55 years after the Antonov AN-22's first flight

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55 YEARS AFTER THE WORLD’S LARGEST TURBOPROP AN-22 MADE ITS FIRST FLIGHT

KYIV, UKRAINE – Today, 55 years ago – on February 27, 1965 – the Antonov AN-22 Antei performed its maiden flight. The aircraft was welcomed with a water salute at Kyiv-Antonov Airport to celebrate its 55th anniversary. The AN-22 was the first widebody transport aircraft in the world and the biggest transport aircraft at that time, and set 41 world records. First Flight The Antonov … Continue reading 55 YEARS AFTER THE WORLD’S LARGEST TURBOPROP AN-22 MADE ITS FIRST FLIGHT

FLYHIGH.NEWSFebruary 27, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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VIDEO – THE BIGGEST PROP PLANE IN THE WORLD: THE ANTONOV AN-22

An amazingly rare video by YouTuber Cargospotter of the biggest prop plane in the world: the Antonov An-22 Antei (NATO name: Cock). The An-22 is a heavy military transport aircraft – powered by 4 turboprop engines and each driving a pair of contra-rotating propellers – designed by the Antonov Design Bureau from the Ukraine. It’s the first wide-body transport aircraft and remains the world’s largest … Continue reading VIDEO – THE BIGGEST PROP PLANE IN THE WORLD: THE ANTONOV AN-22