The Antonov An-225 Mriya, destroyed in the Russia-Ukraine war, may be rebuilt for around $500 million. Plans to rebuild the aircraft resurfaced after initial delays; no confirmed specifics yet.

The fact that the AN-225 is one of a kind, however, adds to its mystique. “This airplane is our pride and joy, a business card for the Antonov company and Ukraine itself,” said Shost.

Ukraine has vowed to rebuild the gigantic Mriya AN-225 airplane after it was destroyed in the Russian invasion. While this would restore a symbol of pride for the country, getting this unique ...

The An‑225 Mriya - a Soviet powerhouse born from the need to launch Buran orbiters mid-air — created by stretching the An‑124 ...

The Antonov An-225 Mriya was a technological marvel of a super heavy jet cargo aircraft. It was also an astounding feat of engineering that transcended the bounds of its home nation.

The An-225 Mriya was undergoing maintenance at Hostomel Airport on February 24, 2022, when Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As part of its hopes to capture Kyiv quickly, Russia ...

The six-engine Antonov AN-225 had a wingspan of 290 feet, longer than the Statue of Liberty is tall, and a length of 275 feet. It weighed 285 tonnes when empty, making it the world's largest cargo ...

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 ...

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, or carry ...