Where can I see the AN-225 (Antonov-225 large cargo aircraft)?

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Request for Question Clarification by omnivorous-ga on 25 Aug 2004 09:44 PDT

Inxsary --

I trust that you want to see one in person (rather than on Internet
sites).  Are you seeking a location where they're commonly flown? 
What country are you in?

They're commonly at the major air shows (Paris Air Show, Abbotsford). 
I've seen them at Paine Field in Everett, WA, being used to deliver
parts to the Boeing wide-body factory there.

Best regards,

Omnivorous-GA

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Clarification of Question by inxsary-ga on 25 Aug 2004 10:22 PDT

"Where can I see the AN-225 IN PERSON."

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Clarification of Question by inxsary-ga on 25 Aug 2004 10:23 PDT

I am in the USA. I know it has been seen at airports across the
country. As it is a unique aircraft I was hoping to find a way to find
out its schedule. Emails to antonov have gone unanswered.

i remember seeing a famous plane in mansfield ohio which rings a bell
as maybe number 3, not sure though.

The aircraft probably spends most of its time in Russia. I know it
made its first western appearance in 1989 at the Paris Airshow.It did
Chicago in 2002. Menlo Worldwide construction hired it at some point
as well...

The plane has changed owners several times, I think it is now owned by
a heavy lift company that uses 124s. If you can find out who owns it,
you might be able to grab a schedule. Chances are it won't be an
airshow schedule, but rather an industrial transport job schedule.
Good luck!

--LRF

There is a listing of past sightings of the aircraft on the following website:
http://www.air-and-space.com  "Goleta Air and Space Museum" (Website
Only - Not an Actual Museum) run by Brian Lockett

Excert from page: http://www.air-and-space.com/Antonov%20An-225%20Mriya.htm
"The An-225 Mriya has been visiting the United States frequently in
recent weeks. It may be coming to an airport near you in the near
future.  Recent sightings:
2003
Sep 14, John F. Kennedy Airport, New York
Sep 20, John F. Kennedy Airport, New York
Sep 25, Prestwick Airport Scotland UK
Sep 26, John F. Kennedy Airport, New York (With Photo)
Oct 2, Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, Texas 
Oct 3, Shannon, Ireland
Nov 9, Cleveland, Ohio
Nov 15, John F. Kennedy Airport, New York
Nov 26, Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, Texas 
Dec 1, Orlando, Florida
Dec 1, Bangor International Airport, Maine
Dec 10, Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, Texas 
Dec 14, Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, Texas 
Dec 16, Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, Texas 
Dec 24, Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, Texas (With Photo)
2004
Feb 12, Ted Stevens International Airport, Anchorage, Alaska 
Feb 15, morning, General Mitchell Int Airport, Milwaukee, Wisconson (With Photo)
Feb 15, afternoon, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Feb 17, General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, Wisconson.
Feb 19, Departed Milwaukee, Wisconson. (With Photo)
Feb 20, N of Sturup airport in S Sweden heading ESE at 1140 GMT. (With Photo)
Apr 29, Bangor International Airport, Maine
Apr 29, McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada
Apr 30, Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, Texas (With Photo)
May 23, London Stansted Airport
Jul 29, Koln/Bonn Airport near Colonge, Germany
I would like to hear from anybody who sights the Mriya. Send a message to Brian."

Sorry, I couldn't find any schedule of planned future locations.  If
you are near any of the above airports where the plane has previously
visited, perhaps you could contact them and check if they are
expecting it back again.
An email address for Brian Lockett is given at the bottom of the
webpage.  He might be able to give you some information. Good luck.