Tag: Antonov
Flying Tank Designed by the Soviet Union: Antonov A-40
The aim of the “flying tank” project, which stands out among the unique and interesting designs in terms of military history, was to launch surprise attacks behind enemy lines. World…
Lufthansa lets the wide-body jet fly longer
Frankfurt Good news for all Airbus A380 fans. The wide-body jet will remain in use at Lufthansa for a few more years. “The aircraft will fly longer than we thought…
The Sad Story of Antonov An-225 Mriya
Carrying space shuttles into space is often known as just a function of rockets. But the real situation is not as it seems. The world’s largest airplane in your mind…
Nasa and Boeing: Airplanes of the future
Airplane design by Boeing and Nasa The slim and supported wings are designed to provide more lift and efficiency. A demonstrator is scheduled to take off in 2028. (Photo: Boeing…
Russians or Mainzers – who will buy Hahn Airport?
Hahn Airport in the Hunsrueck The regional airport has been in bankruptcy since 2021. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The nail-biter at the Hahn regional airport in the Hunsrück continues: two sales…
The largest plane in the world will probably remain a dream
Launch of an AN-225 The largest aircraft in the world could even transport an entire locomotive in its belly. (Photo: dpa/picture alliance) Frankfurt February 27, 2022 marked the end of…
A German takes off with the largest private company in Azerbaijan
Silk Way West boss Wolfgang Meier From the Caspian Sea, the German pilots Europe’s second-largest pure cargo aircraft. Baku Wolfgang Meier cannot hide the slightly Hessian accent, the heart of…
No comeback for aviation in sight
Presentation of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 at the Paris Air Show 2015 The Russian airline Aeroflot has bought some of the Russian-made regional jets. Beyond that, however, the aircraft hardly…
Russia’s aviation under pressure from sanctions
Aircraft of the Russian company Aeroflot With Western airspace closed to Russian airlines, domestic traffic could soon face problems as well. In addition to approvals, there is also a lack…
Peace negotiations and hundreds of thousands are fleeing
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is trying to stop the ruble from falling. (Photo: AP) It is difficult to seriously believe in a peaceful solution to this deadlock in Ukraine. And…
Peace negotiations and hundreds of thousands are fleeing
refugees at the border Many want to leave the war zone. (Photo: imago images/Le Pictorium) new York The Ukrainian President had already lowered his expectations significantly in advance: what is…
Swift Exclusion & Explosions in Ukraine
Smoke over Kyiv (Photo: dpa (M)) new York Russia’s invasion troops in Ukraine also fought heavy skirmishes with the defenders on Monday night. According to estimates by the US Department…
Swift Exclusion & Explosions in Ukraine
Polish border crossing As a result of the Russian war of aggression, the number of Ukrainian refugees increases to almost 400,000. (Photo: AP) Dusseldorf The EU has responded to Russia’s…
Swift Exclusion & Explosions in Ukraine
Polish border crossing As a result of the Russian war of aggression, the number of Ukrainian refugees increases to almost 400,000. (Photo: AP) Dusseldorf The EU has responded to Russia’s…
Swift Exclusion & Explosions in Ukraine
Polish border crossing As a result of the Russian war of aggression, the number of Ukrainian refugees increases to almost 400,000. (Photo: AP) Dusseldorf Four days after the beginning of…