Antonov An-225, The Where Is It Thread!

breanach78

So, post the info here, seems to be hard to find on FR24.

L1011

In a hangar in Ukraine for some time, I believe.

Foggy43

As I said in another thread and as also L1011 said here it has been in Kiev, Ukraine since Nov 27, 2016. I did some looking and I'm not sure if this has had any impact on the Antonov AN-225 Myria but this had happened. Hopefully not.

Ukraine: Antonov Company announces that its Antonov An-124-100 joint venture company, Ruslan International, formed in 2006 together with Volga-Dnepr Airlines, will cease operations on 31 December, 2016.

There is a recent interview with a captain on the An-225 but in Ukranian by BBC Ukraine.
https://www.facebook.com/BBC.Ukrainian/videos/vb.124158667615790/1450979591600351/?type=2&theater
Any interpreturs?

Buffman

breanach78 wrote: »

So, post the info here, seems to be hard to find on FR24.

It's based at Gostomel Airport. The reason it's not on FR24 much is because it's not that busy.

From the other AN225 thread.

Balf wrote: »

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http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170503-the-worlds-biggest-plane-may-have-a-new-mission

Now 30 years old, and recently upgraded to give it another 20 years’ service, the plane rarely takes to the skies anymore. Instead, it sits stagnant under an enormous steel arch. However, a crew of dedicated Antonov employees still periodically tend to the An-225. Its sporadic use has nothing to do with its age. It’s grounded because there is simply little demand for its highly specialised and relatively costly service. Although the plane, nicknamed ‘Mriya’ (‘Dream’) in Ukrainian, is in fine condition, there are very few jobs that call for something so large . And the jobs need to be urgent; if you want to use the An-225 it will cost around $30,000 (£23,220) an hour. <<<>>>