Aviation
Turkey is Interested to build 2nd Antonov An225 Mriya mammoth commercial jet
Turkey is interested in completing the Ukrainian An225 aircraft. Following the separations from Ukraine and Russia, construction of the second aircraft came to a standstill. Turkey may be interested in reassembling unfinished planes, according to reports.
When President Erdogen brought up the possibility of finishing the plane during a visit to Ankara by Ukrainian President Zelensky. Despite the fact that little has been heard about the idea since then, Turkish cooperation could imply a breakthrough in providing the stimulus and funding needed to finish the second An-225 and put it into service.
Antova is still looking for a suitable investor to develop the incomplete Mriya Aircraft, according to an article published by the local news source Kyiv Post.
China was asked for the first time in 2011 to develop this aircraft, and in 2016, China’s Aerospace Industry Corporations held many conversations to take up the project. The Ukrainian company does not want to transfer over to a Chinese company, or China would abandon the plan due to the large cost budget for development. The reason for this is unknown. According to the source, there were no positive indicators for the aircraft’s development beyond China.
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The family’s first plane took to the skies in 1989 as a super heavy transporter for space launch vehicles, including the Buran, a late-Soviet replica of the space shuttle, which was carried on the rear of the plane.
With an incredible 88-meter wingspan, the Mriya is still the world’s heaviest, largest, and most powerful transport aircraft ever built.
Nearly 250 world records in civilian freight transportation have been set by the legendary plane, including an unmatched record for hauling 253.8 tonnes of cargo.
The programme originally planned to create two aircraft, however due to a lack of finance and interest, the second Mriya’s construction was terminated in 1994. The idea was briefly revived in 2009, but was later halted due to the massive sums of money necessary.
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The present difficulties in constructing the second Mriya aircraft. According to the corporation, it would require roughly $300 million in fundraising, but some analysts believe it will require more than $400 million in capital.
The aeroplane is currently 70% complete, with the exception of the engine, avionics, and other aerospace components, which must to be installed. The company may have a blueprint design that can be redeveloped in any other countries that are still experiencing difficulties bringing it back to life.
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Companies from Russia and Ukraine are independent, yet development or cooperation may not be possible using the same technology, necessitating the design of incomplete components from the ground up.
Nonetheless, as of early 2021, none of the potential investors have expressed an interest in investing.
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If the companies take up to the project finish the may be benefited with numerous things to redevelop aircraft in future and also learn to build world massive aircraft . This could be helpful for defense and commercial purpose transportation to respective countries.
The aircraft is already in the final phase of completions so development also will be finished in soon. The technology upgrade brings new life for the Mariya. The 35 year old aircraft may roar again in sky and bring back the glory of flying world’s largest aircraft and it can have another 30 years of life span.
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Do let us know which country would be suitable to develop Antonov aircraft in the comments below . share your experience and amazing fact about the massive aircraft.
Aviation
COMAC Unveils Plans for the C929 to Rival Airbus and Boeing
After the success of China’s first C919 aircraft, the country is setting its sights on developing a larger plane. COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) has officially confirmed plans to build a widebody aircraft, marking a significant step in its aircraft lineup.
Traditionally, Airbus and Boeing dominate the widebody aircraft market, with decades of expertise in developing planes and engines capable of carrying heavy payloads. China, which currently relies on imported engines, is now aiming to challenge these giants with its own widebody jet, the C929, designed to compete with the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777.
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The C929 will be China’s first independently developed long-range widebody aircraft. It adheres to international airworthiness standards and boasts independent intellectual property rights. The baseline version is designed to seat 280 passengers and offers a range of 12,000 kilometers, catering to global demand for both regional and international air travel.
Russia, which also needs reliable narrowbody and widebody aircraft, could become a key customer for the C929. Additionally, China plans to target the broader Asian market as it continues to expand its aviation capabilities.
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China’s aviation progress includes the ARJ21 (now called C909), a regional jet with 100 seats for shorter routes, and the C919, a narrowbody jet with 180 seats designed to rival the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320. Both models have found increasing demand in the domestic market.
At China’s largest air show in Zhuhai, COMAC announced that Air China will be the launch customer for the C929 widebody jet, though details about order size and delivery timelines were not disclosed.
Other major deals announced by COMAC include:
- Hainan Airlines: Firm orders for 60 C919 and 40 C909 regional jets.
- Colorful Guizhou Airlines: 30 C909 jets, with 20 firm orders and 10 provisional agreements.
The C929, renamed from the CR929 after Russia withdrew from the joint development project in 2023, is expected to carry 280–400 passengers with a range of 12,000 kilometers, competing directly with Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.
According to COMAC’s deputy general manager, Tong Yu, the first fuselage section of the C929 is expected by September 2027, with prototype test flights anticipated soon after.
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