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Antonov An-124 Delivers Airbus's EarthCARE Satellite to Vandenberg for Launch

Facilitating crucial advancements in climate monitoring, the Airbus-built EarthCARE satellite was recently transported from Munich to Vandenberg, California, aboard an Antonov An-124, in collaboration with ESA and JAXA.

2024-03-11T06:02:52.599912-07:00

Associated Press

US Secretly Supports Ukraine with ATACMS For Strategic Strikes

2024-04-24T09:46:08.217616-07:00

Air Data News

Cavok Air Retires Long-serving Antonov An-12B After Final Flight

2025-04-11T04:04:29.271141-07:00

AeroTime

S7 Airlines Commits to 100 Tupolev Tu-214 Aircraft with UAC

2024-09-19T01:00:39.168387-07:00

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AerialFire

Antonov An-32P ‘Fire-Killer’ Remains Europe’s Frontline Water-Bomber Designed in the late Soviet period as its primary water-bombing workhorse, the Antonov An-32P Fire-Killer remains Ukraine’s key aerial firefighting asset more than 30 years after the USSR’s collapse. Operated by the State Emergency Service and Zaporizhzhia’s Xena Airline, An-32Ps now lead firefighting missions across Europe.

2025-05-06T04:18:58.887911-07:00

Antonov An-32P ‘Fire-Killer’ Remains Europe’s Frontline Water-Bomber

insauga.com

Canada Launches Court Bid to Claim Stranded Russian AN-124 at Pearson The Canadian government has launched court action to secure full ownership of a Russian Antonov AN-124 heavy-lift cargo aircraft trapped at Toronto Pearson Airport since 2021. The filing seeks to settle protracted legal questions over the asset’s status and enable its repurposing under sanctions on Russian aviation.

2025-05-05T12:18:01.997840-07:00

Canada Launches Court Bid to Claim Stranded Russian AN-124 at Pearson

defence-industry.eu

Antonov AN-124 Supports Delivery of P-8A Poseidon Training Equipment in New Zealand An Antonov AN-124 cargo aircraft is scheduled to land at RNZAF Base Ohakea to deliver critical components for a new P-8A Poseidon training facility. This move enhances New Zealand's maritime patrol capabilities and is integral to their ongoing defense strategy, emphasizing regional security.

2025-04-16T00:27:01.200477-07:00

Antonov AN-124 Supports Delivery of P-8A Poseidon Training Equipment in New Zealand

Euronews

Russian Drone Attacks Target Kyiv Airfield Critical to UAV Production Russian forces launched a drone strike on Kyiv, targeting the Sviatoshyn airfield known for UAV production and causing large fires in the city. Ukraine's Air Force intercepted 56 out of 88 drones, but the attack highlights the persistent threat to Ukraine's aviation infrastructure.

2025-04-12T05:56:21.322851-07:00

Russian Drone Attacks Target Kyiv Airfield Critical to UAV Production

Air Data News

Cavok Air Retires Long-serving Antonov An-12B After Final Flight Cavok Air's Antonov An-12B, a turboprop with 58 years of operational service, concluded its final flight on March 28. This marks the end of an era for the storied aircraft, highlighting ongoing challenges in fleet modernization and the maintenance of aging airframes.

2025-04-11T04:04:29.271141-07:00

Cavok Air Retires Long-serving Antonov An-12B After Final Flight

FlightGlobal

GosNIIAS Extends An-26 Lifespan as New Models Lag GosNIIAS has commenced efforts to extend the service life of Antonov An-26 aircraft by a decade, supporting continued operational use as development of replacements faces delays. This initiative reflects strategic priorities in maintaining regional aviation capabilities amid fleet modernization challenges.

2025-03-10T08:41:14.078499-07:00

GosNIIAS Extends An-26 Lifespan as New Models Lag

globalnews.ca

Canada to Acquire Russian AN-124 for Ukraine Support The Canadian government is finalizing steps to take full ownership of a Russian AN-124 cargo plane seized in Toronto, aiming to channel its use or proceeds to aid Ukraine. This initiative demonstrates Canada's commitment to supporting Ukraine amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

2025-02-28T01:09:31.598265-08:00

Canada to Acquire Russian AN-124 for Ukraine Support

FlightGlobal

Khabarovsk An-24 Runway Excursion Investigation Initiated Russian authorities are investigating the runway excursion of a Khabarovsk Airlines Antonov An-24 during takeoff from Nelkan. The incident, which occurred on January 25, resulted in the aircraft veering into trees. Investigators have yet to determine the cause of the excursion.

2025-01-28T00:08:09.681977-08:00

Khabarovsk An-24 Runway Excursion Investigation Initiated