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.
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Lufthansa is interested in deepening its partnership with Air India to expand its cargo operations
Lufthansa is willing to expand its cargo collaboration with Air India in order to increase cargo volumes.
“We believe that a strong Air India is good for both India and global aviation.” “We are always looking for ways to strengthen our ties with Air India,” Lufthansa stated According to the report.
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In the midst of a robust revival in its cargo sector, the German airline is eager to work more closely with Air India. The ambitious growth plan for Air India includes the installation of wide-body aircraft, which will expand its cargo capacity by 300%.
“Lufthansa Cargo has seen a strong recovery in India, with cargo volumes recovering to surpass pre-pandemic levels in the first half of 2023,” the company said. Positive forecasts for the remainder of the year include continuous expansion, according to the airline. “India is one of the world’s air freight markets with the quickest rate of growth. As India’s economy continues to expand and its exports rise, there will likely be a rise in the demand for air cargo, it added.
LATAM Airlines has taken possession of the first A321neo it had leased from AerCap and placed an order for 13 more of the aircraft to boost regional expansion and expand its route network. This A321neo aircraft is the first in a committed backlog of 76 to be delivered. LATAM will receive 111 A320 Family aircraft in total.
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The recently arrived A321neo for LATAM has Airbus’ Airspace XL bins in the cabin and can accommodate 224 passengers. The larger bins enable 60% more carry-on baggage and 40% more storage space, allowing passengers and cabin crew to board flights more leisurely. 49% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) was used to propel the just-delivered A321neo to its destination.
The largest single-aisle A320 Family model sold by Airbus is the A321neo. The lowest seat-mile cost of any single-aisle aircraft on the market is provided by the A321neo, allowing operators to serve the entire market. Customers from all across the world have ordered more than 5,200 A321neos so far.
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The LATAM Airlines Group and its affiliates are the major airline group in Latin America, operating internationally throughout Europe, Oceania, the United States, and the Caribbean in addition to five local markets in the region: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. LATAM is currently Latin America’s largest Airbus operator, flying 240 Airbus aircraft. LATAM received a brand-new Airbus A320neo in July of this year, marking the first delivery made with 30% SAF.
Airbus has sold over 1,150 aircraft in Latin America and the Caribbean. More than 750 are in operation throughout the region, with more than 520 in the order backlog, representing a market share of 58% of in-service passenger aircraft. Since 1994, Airbus has secured 75% of net orders in the region.
According to Vikram Rai, CEO of GE Aerospace South Asia, India’s civil aviation market, one of the fastest-growing in the world, has the potential to add 130-150 more wide-body aircraft to its fleet. In India, there are now about 700 commercial aircraft in service, although only about 50 of them are wide-body aircraft.
India, the third-largest aviation market in the world with about 1,500 aircraft on order from domestic airlines, is viewed as having “great potential” by GE Aerospace, a key manufacturer of aircraft engines.
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India is a focus market and a priority market for GE Aerospace” and added that in his opinion, domestic airlines would think about adding more wide-body aircraft to their fleet and using them on busy domestic routes.
The government is attempting to create international aviation hubs in India in order for domestic airlines to transport passengers directly to a variety of foreign locations as a result of the growing air passenger traffic.
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Currently, the majority of passengers flying out of India to distant locations do so on connecting flights run by foreign airlines.”We need to reach a stage where we can transport our passengers from end to finish. We are talking about the next stage of growth here, Rai added.
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