The world's largest aircraft is due to land in Shannon aircraft this afternoon with a consignment of Personal Protective Equipment for medical staff.
The Antonov AN-225 cargo transporter began its journey in China and has made stops in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Germany. It was due to arrive in Ireland yesterday with a huge consignment of PPE, but its journey was delayed due to technical problems.
It is carrying a million medical gowns, as well as other medical equipment, for the Health Service Executive. The aircraft is six storeys high, has 32 wheels, is 230 tonnes heavier than a jumbo jet and was originally used to launch the former Soviet Union's shuttles into outer space Shannon Airport is the only airport in Ireland that can