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

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KLM Suspends All Flights To Ukraine

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS – KLM will no longer fly over Ukrainian airspace, NOS reports. The Dutch airline has suspended all flights to Ukraine immediately, due to the urgent travel alert issued by the Dutch government on Saturday. The government is deeply concerned about a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine in the coming days. The first next flight – scheduled for tonight – will also be … Continue reading KLM Suspends All Flights To Ukraine

FLYHIGH.NEWSFebruary 12, 2022February 13, 2022Leave 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