Antonov completes 12 consecutive flights with the AN-225
Antonov Airlines has completed the 12th in the longest succession of AN-225 flights, transporting generator modules from Chile to Bolivia. The Ukrainian airline delivered 12 Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) Modules, each weighing 160 tonnes for Hansa Meyer Global Transport in 12 consecutive flights. Antonov Airlines commercial director, Andriy Blagovisniy says the lifting points had […]
Antonov seeing good demand for defence and aerospace payloads
Oversized cargo payloads are Antonov Airlines’ main expertise and focus and in 2017 business has been consistent since it went it alone. The decade-long Ruslan International joint venture between the Antonov Company and Volga-Dnepr Group came to a close on 31 December 2016 and since then Antonov’s sales and marketing has been handled by Dreamlifts […]
Dreamlift transformation proves seamless for Antonov
Antonov Airlines has a very strong start following the end of Ruslan International, commercial executive Paul Bingley (pictured) tells Air Cargo Week. Ruslan International had been formed as a joint venture between Antonov Company and Volga-Dnepr Airlines in 2006 but ended on 31 December 2016. Dreamlifts, trading as Antonov Airlines took the lead in the […]
ACE: Antonov Airlines to establish presence in the US and Hong Kong
Antonov Airlines will establish a presence in the USA and Hong Kong as part of its ongoing expansion plans. The Ukrainian carrier has established a new office at London Stansted Airport and appointed general sales agents in Japan and Australia, and has plans for the USA having been granted rights to operate in the country […]
Antonov Airlines’ UK team to take over aircraft sales and operations
Antonov Airlines’ UK team is to take over sales and operations of its aircraft following the news that Ruslan International will cease operations on 31 December 2016. Dreamlifts Ltd (trading as Antonov Airlines) is managed by experts from the outsize and heavyweight cargo industry and Antonov Company says it expects a seamless transition for customers […]
Antonov tests new tyres for AN-124 and AN-225
Antonov has undertaken test flights with tyres developed by Dunlop Aircraft Tyres to equip to its fleet of AN-124s and the AN-225 Mriya. The test programme included flights with take-off weights of 340, 360 and 402 tonnes with different CG limit positions. The take-offs and landings were performed within the limits of expected operational conditions. […]
US grants Antonov exemption for charter services
The US Department of Transportation has granted Ukrainian operator Antonov Company (Antonov Airlines) broad air charter exemptions for flights to and from the US. These exemptions follow the US-Ukraine Open Skies agreement which became effective earlier this year. The US DOT has also tentatively granted Antonov Company a foreign air carrier permit. The Antonov Company no […]
