In the May 2022 edition of Airliner World, we pay tribute to the iconic Antonov An-225 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We reflect on the life and legacy of the world’s largest aircraft, from the six-engined jet’s initial missions carrying the Buran space shuttle, to its return to the air in 2001 and its record-breaking outsized cargo work. We then ask what lies ahead for the giant airliner? Turning our attention elsewhere, we look at the fascinating but brief history of the Fairchild Dornier 728JET, an innovative type which could have shaken up the regional jet market. Meanwhile, to quench those with more contemporary tastes, we learn about Alaska-based start-up, Northern Pacific Airways, as it unveiled its ambitious Pacific-hopping plans and its first Boeing 757. Freighter fans are also well represented with articles on Airbus’ new cargo airline offering BelugaSTs for charter hire and Richard Schuurman speaks to some of the key players in the thriving conversion sector.
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