Antonov Rebuilding World's Largest Cargo Aircraft, 'Mriya'

The Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer said it expects rebuilding the aircraft destroyed by Russian fighters to cost at least 500 million euros.

Kimberly Johnson

Tuesday, November 08, 2022 at 04:52 PM ET

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For more than three decades the An-225 Mriya reigned as the largest airplane in the world. [Shutterstock]

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Antonov, the Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer, is rebuilding the An-225 Mriya, the world's largest cargo airplane, which was destroyed during Russia's invasion.
The reconstruction utilizes an existing incomplete second An-225, parts from the bombed machine, and new components, with approximately 30 percent of the necessary materials already collected.
The cost of building the new Mriya is estimated at a minimum of 500 million Euros, and the work is being carried out at a secret location with high-level political support.

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Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov is rebuilding the iconic An-225 Mriya, the world’s largest cargo airplane destroyed during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the company has announced.

Days after fighting began in late February, the iconic Soviet-era strategic airlift cargo airplane with the 290-foot wingspan was destroyed amid fighting at Gostomel Airport (UKKM).