The largest mechanical transport system in the world will resume operations
The storied aircraft transport An-225 can be rebuilt by the Antonov business for at least $500 million USD using 30% of the original parts. Prior to being obliterated during the Russian-Ukrainian War, an Antonov An-225 aircraft. Image: A Creative Engineering Engineering work has started on the second Antonov An-225 freight jet, the Antonov firm announced on November 8. The rebuilding of a massive aircraft with an 88-meter wingspan, also known as the Mriya, will cost at least $500 million. The corporation claims that since it is too early to talk about specific costs, the total could rise much further. Dmytro Kuleba, the foreign minister of Ukraine, also spoke about the proposal to rebuild the airplane model. Where the money for the Antonov An-225 originates from is unclear. According to a prior press release from the business, billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Airways will be responsible for financing. The parent corporation of Antonov, Ukroboronprom, at first pre...