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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

AeroTime

Antonov An-24 Erroneously Touches Down on Siberian River Ice

2023-12-28T00:50:51.770082-08:00

Aviation24

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

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

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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

Aviation Business News

Antonov 124's Spectacular Snowy Take-Off Stuns Observers The Antonov 124-100-150 generated a breathtaking 6,000-foot snowy rooster tail upon take-off, showcasing its impressive power and unique design. This event highlighted the operational capabilities of the heavy-lift Antonov in challenging weather conditions.

2025-01-27T03:09:49.658718-08:00

Antonov 124's Spectacular Snowy Take-Off Stuns Observers

FlightGlobal

Pilot Error Led to Cuban An-2 Engine Overheat and Crash A US investigation reveals a Cuban-registered Antonov An-2 crash was due to a pilot's limited knowledge, resulting in failure to activate oil-cooling shutters. This oversight caused the engine to overheat while attempting to land on a levee, following a previous flight from Sancti Spiritus to Miami.

2025-01-24T04:00:14.050366-08:00

Pilot Error Led to Cuban An-2 Engine Overheat and Crash