An-225 Mriya aircraft ready to fly after leaky valve replaced

11:51, 14.11.2016 1 min read

Ukraine's An-225-Mriya heavy transport aircraft is ready to fly again after repairs.

The Antonov State Enterprise on November 10 said the aircraft caught on fire at Lepipzig airport (Germany) for 15 or 16 seconds.

The engines were inspected and repairmen replaced a leaky valve. The aircraft and engines were not damaged.

"It is permitted to further exploit the An-225 aircraft. It is ready for new flights," Antonov's Facebook page said.