Dramatic video of the giant AN225 landing in fog

Geoffrey Thomas

By Geoffrey Thomas Sun Jan 9, 2022

Aeronews has published a dramatic video of the giant AN-225 landing in fog at Rzeszow in Poland. The video was taken by Maciej Skop. READ: Top Twenty Safest Airlines for 2022 SEE: Magnificent drone photos of the AN225. READ Qatar Airways 25th anniversary sale in Australia and New Zealand https://twitter.com/i/status/1480186494061056002 In 2019 the An225's smaller sister the AN-124 performed a spectacular take-off from Adelaide Airport in very strong crosswinds. As the AN124, lifts off you can see the wind from the west push the aircraft off the centreline before the pilot kicks in rudder to counter the impact and get the aircraft back on track. Video credit: ssesprit The airline was established in 1989 and has a fleet of 13 cargo aircraft including the AN225, the world’s largest aircraft. WATCH: Stunning view of three jets passing at high altitude. The AN225 “Mriya” – was designed and built-in Ukraine and is now operated by Kiev-based Antonov Airlines.    

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