NewsThe world's largest aircraft, Antonov An-225 Mriya, which landed in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, left the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) for Karachchi, Pakistan, at about 4.45am today (20). The plane, carrying a crew of 24, landed at Mattala Airport in order to refuel and provide rest for its crew. The aircraft was on route from Malaysia to Karachchi in Pakistan when it landed. The plane's crew was warmly received by airport staff, who organized a tea party to mark their arrival. Journalists were also given a tour of the cargo aircraft by its crew.

Source: Sunday Times April 20, 2018 12:00 UTC