Passion for Aviation

Hello and thanks for passing by. This blog is dedicated to planespotting in the area of Athens and in general to the world of aviation.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Alitalia Announces Last B767 Flight

Alitalia says "Farewell" to the 767 fleet. Last flight, with number AZ845, will be performed tomorrow from Lagos-Rome Fiumicino. After 18 years of service these beasts will fly for Alitalia no more. Sad news after the retirement of the MD82, not long time ago. Continue to read the article here

Source: http://www.airlinehubbuzz.com/alitalia-767s-leave-fleet/

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Alitalia Announces Last MD82 Flight

Really sad new for Alitalia's MD82. Last flights are planned on 27th of October with route Rome – Catania – Milan Linate – Catania – Rome. Although it might still be hope for the "Maddog". For more information read here.

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A320 Air France

A320 reg. F-HEPA

Monday, October 8, 2012

Crash: Azza AN12 near Khartoum

On the 7th of October an Azza AN12 suffered a dual engine failure. From the 22 occupants 13 perished and 9 survived. RIP to the lost souls. Continue reading here

source: http://avherald.com/h?article=4570e520&opt=0


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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

A320 Aegean Airlines and De Havviland Canada DHC-8-402Q Dash 8 Olympic Air

 A320 reg. SX-DVN and De Havviland Canada DHC-8-402Q Dash 8 reg. SX-BIU


Crash: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky AN28 near Palana

Onsite investigation has been completed but still a lot of work to do. If you want to continue reading the accident go here . Updates will also be posted on this blog.

source: http://avherald.com/h?article=455c0bcf&opt=0


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A321 Iberia Special Sticker "Orgullosos de Nuestra Seleccion"

A321 reg. EC-IJN

A320 British Airways

A320 reg. G-EUUJ