All AN-225 articles
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NewsFlying high and beefing up capabilities
During 2023, the heavy lift airfreight market continued to grapple with the impacts of the Russian-Ukraine war, as other providers in the sector beefed up their capabilities.
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NewsFormer Antonov director charged with ‘negligence’ over AN-225 freighter loss
The former head of Antonov has been charged with alleged “negligence” following the destruction of the Antonov AN-225 Mriya aircraft at the start of the Ukraine-Russia war, reports HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News.
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NewsAntonov Airlines stands united
Victor Avdieiev, deputy general director (operations and administration) for Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines, shared his views on what has been an incredibly demanding 12 months for the company and its staff. Nevertheless, the company and the country remain united in the face of oppression.
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NewsReaders’ Vote Awards 2022 winners revealed
As part of the Heavy Lift Awards 2022 ceremony, the winners of the Readers’ Vote Awards were also announced.
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NewsAntonov restores operations from Leipzig
Antonov Airlines has confirmed the transfer of operations to Leipzig, Germany, following the damage to some of its aircraft and its home base in Kyiv.
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NewsSeveral Antonov aircraft damaged at Gostomel
HLPFI’s sister title FlightGlobal reports that several Antonov aircraft have been damaged during fighting at Gostomel Airport in Ukraine.
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NewsAntonov seeks funding to build AN-225 replacement
Antonov has issued an appeal to raise funds to replace its unique AN-225 Mriya aircraft that was recently destroyed during the conflict in Ukraine, reports HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News.
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NewsAirbus takes off into heavy lift market
HLPFI’s interest was piqued at the turn of the year when Airbus launched a service to support commercial customers worldwide with outsized transport needs using its iconic Beluga Super Transporter (ST).
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NewsRussian airline ban leaves outsize hole
The US DOT’s decision to ban Russian carriers from its skies will create a large shortfall in outsize airfreight capacity. Meanwhile, recent footage from Ukraine indicates that the AN-225 is irreparably damaged. From HLPFI’s sister title, FlightGlobal.
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NewsSupply chain reacts to conflict
Ukraine continues to prove resilient in the face of Russia’s invasion. The latter is coming to terms with strong sanctions and international companies cutting ties.
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NewsAN-225 damaged in Ukraine
Reports suggest that the world’s largest aircraft – Antonov’s AN-225 Mriya – has been destroyed during Russia’s invasion in Ukraine.
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NewsAntonov Airport under attack
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Ukraine has confirmed that Russian military forces have attacked Antonov (Hostomel) Airport, a major air cargo hub in the country. By Rebecca Jeffrey.
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NewsGebrüder Weiss charters AN-225
Gebrüder Weiss has chartered the Antonov AN-225 to transport project cargo from China to Poland’s Rzeszów airport.
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NewsFrom China to Austria with Antonov
Antonov Airlines has transported 110 tonnes of Covid-19 testing kits from Tianjin, China, to Linz, Austria, on the AN-225 Mriya for use in Austrian pharmacies.
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NewsAN-225 called in for test kit deliveries
In partnership with Gebrüder Weiss, Chapman Freeborn has coordinated the transport of Covid-19 test kits on more than 20 charter flights from China to Austria.
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NewsAntonov delivers medical cargoes
Antonov Airlines has transported medical cargo from Germany to Namibia onboard the AN-225 Mriya aircraft to assist the fight against Covid-19.
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NewsAntonov to support demand with AN-225
Antonov Airlines plans to enter its AN-225 Mriya aircraft into commercial operation in the coming weeks, once maintenance works are complete.
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NewsIntradco charters AN-225
Intradco Global, in collaboration with GTA GSM, charted the Antonov AN-225 freighter aircraft to transport nearly 1,000 cu m of medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE).
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NewsAN-225 delivers vital supplies
Antonov Airlines’ AN-225 Mriya freighter has delivered 100 tonnes of medical supplies from China to Warsaw, Poland, which will aid in the fight against Covid-19.
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NewsRising demand for airfreight
The rapid spread of coronavirus and the resulting containment measures put in place around the world is affecting freight capacity availability and rates for shipping lines, airlines, hauliers and rail companies.