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Russia’s Stuck Cargo Plane at Toronto Airport | Toronto News
A colossal Russian cargo plane, an Antonov An-124, has been grounded at Toronto Pearson Airport for over four years since landing in February 2022 — just after Canada barred Russian aircraft amid the Ukraine invasion. Belonging to Volga-Dnepr Airlines, the plane was hauling COVID tests when it got stuck and now sits there racking up $1,000+ daily in parking fees. Canada seized it last June under sanctions, and despite the airline’s legal challenge calling it “theft,” a Canadian judge rejected their appeal, deeming the government’s action fair. Court docs suggest the airline may have aided…
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