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The Antonov AN-225 “Mriya” lives on. After 30 years of service, the world’s largest aircraft—and the only AN-225 in existence—was destroyed during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, 2022.

For over 30 years the Antonov An-225 Mriya was the world’s biggest airplane, a colossal vehicle that was 84 m (275 feet) long and weighed 190 tonnes, but which could still somehow not just get itself ...

Xbox Game Studios has released a new update for Microsoft Flight Simulator as they have added the Antonov An-225 Mriya Aircraft to the game. This update is tied to the ongoing digital preservation of ...

A deal between Antonov and Microsoft is officially bringing the An-225 "Mriya" to digital life. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.