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Antonov An-24 Erroneously Touches Down on Siberian River Ice

Due to a navigational miscalculation, a Polar Airlines An-24 mistakenly alighted on an ice-covered river instead of the runway, with no reported injuries among the 30 passengers.

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

FlightGlobal

UAC Restructures; Ousts Yakovlev and Tupolev Chiefs Under New Leadership

2024-11-25T02:19:43.270617-08:00

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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

Aviation24

Air Kasai Antonov An-26 Overrun and Subsequent Destruction at Kongolo Airport On January 21, 2025, an Antonov An-26 operated by Air Kasai suffered a runway overrun at Kongolo Airport, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft. Despite the severity of the incident, all five passengers on board escaped without injury, although the right engine caught fire.

2025-01-21T15:16:06.644735-08:00

Air Kasai Antonov An-26 Overrun and Subsequent Destruction at Kongolo Airport

FlightGlobal

UAC Restructures; Ousts Yakovlev and Tupolev Chiefs Under New Leadership United Aircraft Corp. is consolidating its control over commercial airliner programs. Vadim Badekha, its new CEO, is restructuring leadership by dismissing heads of Yakovlev and Tupolev to address delays in Russia's civil aviation sector and align with Kremlin's domestic production goals.

2024-11-25T02:19:43.270617-08:00

UAC Restructures; Ousts Yakovlev and Tupolev Chiefs Under New Leadership

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Antonov Airlines Transports Azipod from Hong Kong to Houston Antonov Airlines, partnered with First Class Freight BV, executed the time-critical transportation of an Azipod and associated equipment from Hong Kong to Houston. The operation required rapid development of a specialized frame and adaptable loading protocols, showcasing excellent coordination and engineering agility.

2024-11-17T10:06:24.346595-08:00

Antonov Airlines Transports Azipod from Hong Kong to Houston

AeroTime

RSF Shoots Down UAE-Linked Il-76 in Sudan: Military Op Complexity The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan mistakenly downed a UAE-linked Ilyushin Il-76 cargo aircraft near North Darfur. The plane, involved in a UAE-sponsored airlift, was potentially delivering supplies to RSF forces, highlighting the convoluted and precarious nature of current military logistics in the region.

2024-10-21T23:39:17.099684-07:00

RSF Shoots Down UAE-Linked Il-76 in Sudan: Military Op Complexity

Air Data News

An-178 Prototype Resurfaces in Poland After Three-Year Absence The An-178 airlifter's sole prototype has been located in Bydgoszcz, Poland, following a nearly three-year period where its location was unknown, raising questions about its future role and utilization.

2024-10-16T00:14:28.074895-07:00

An-178 Prototype Resurfaces in Poland After Three-Year Absence