Massive Russian Plane to Remain Grounded at Toronto’s Pearson Airport Following Court Ruling

A massive Russian aircraft will remain grounded at Toronto Pearson International Airport after a court ruling left its ownership and future unresolved. The plane, an Antonov An-225, has been stranded since the early stages of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, when it was damaged. The decision adds to a long-running dispute involving ownership, sanctions and potential reconstruction. The aircraft’s eventual fate could depend on further legal proceedings, negotiations between stakeholders and the cost of restoring the world’s largest cargo plane.