Aviation
MM62012 current status
The “I-2012”, a DC9-32 of the 31° Stormo of the Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force, ItAF), is one of the most famous Italian aircraft. It carried the Italian National football team that won the Spain […]
31 Stormo
Aviation
An Italian AF Falcon 900 overshoots at Ciampino
On Oct. 14, a Falcon 900 belonging to the 31° Stormo of the Aeronautica Militare Italiana (Italian Air Force, ItAF) overran the runway at Ciampino airport on landing and came to a stop just outside […]
Aviation
Alitalia: was the Pope flight the final chapter?
AZ4000 (the same used for the visit in Australia) was the radio callsign and flight number used by the Alitalia A-321 that brought the Pontiff to Paris for his Pastoral visit in France. Benedict XVI, […]
Aviation
Pope Benedict XVI in Australia with the longest Alitalia twin engine flight ever
When I visited St. Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney in May 2007 I was surprised to find a display above the Hyde Park gate of the largest Australian chuch. Interestingly, it displayed the countdown to the […]
Aviation
Inside the Italian Air Force One: discover the A319CJ
Have you ever wondered what’s the internal set up of the Italian Air Force One? Have you ever guessed if the seat of the Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is comfortable? On Apr 17, I […]
