World's Largest Plane Lands In Australia

The Antonov An-225 Mriya was delivering a power generator from the Czech Republic, according to local media.

May 17, 2016

The Antonov An-225 Mriya was delivering a power generator from the Czech Republic, according to local media. It is the first time the plane has landed in Australia.

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