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The largest aircraft in the US Air Force is famed for its, enormous payload capacity, illustrious service legacy and global range.

The Airbus A380 freighter advertises a takeoff weight of 1.3 million pounds, and the six-engine goliath from Ukraine, the Antonov An-225 Mriya (or “dream”), takes the crown at 1.323 million.

The previous largest freight jet in the world, the Antonov-225 (An-225), was destroyed in ... They watched one of the largest aircraft in the world take off and soar out of the Bold North at ...

Crowds gathered at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport viewing area Friday morning for a rare sight: the departure of an Antonov An ... Friday morning's takeoff. View the 7 images ...

Major airports that are located at higher altitudes tend to need longer runways, as the lower air pressure means that planes need to reach higher speeds before takeoff. Warmer temperatures can ...

Wild footage of mid flight brawl on board Melbourne to Bali ...

Russia says the future of nuclear arms control with US and others looks bleak for now Senior Kremlin officials on Tuesday said there was little chance of striking a new nuclear arms reduction ...

If you've flown on a plane, you may have been reminded to open the window shades during takeoff or landing. This seemingly unimportant routine plays a part in ensuring your safety during an emergency.

United Airlines is apologizing to a mother who says a flight crew asked her to remove her son from his breathing machine before they could take off. “The way you treated my son when we were ...