Another An-225 was partially built but abandoned in the 1990s due to lack of funds.

Antonov officials plan to use salvaged parts from the previous An-225 as the basis for a new plane.

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Engineers and technicians are currently pulling out useful parts from the wreckage of the previous An-225.

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They plan to eventually remove one of the giant wings to restore it.

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The new plane will be equipped with modernized engines and new electronic on-board equipment.

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Well-known companies will be involved, although it's not clear which ones.

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It's unclear how Ukraine will afford to build the new plane.

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The cost of rebuilding the plane is estimated to be close to a billion US dollars.

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Antonov executive Bykovets understands that it won't be a top priority for a country shattered by war.

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Despite the challenges, Antonov executives see it as a symbol of national pride and believe it should be restored.

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