1
Alitalia Fiat G-12 KCF
The first Alitalia flight was undertaken in May of 1947, operated by the Fiat G-12 Alcione. It traveled from Turin to Rome to Catania. The actual aircraft was I DALH.
The Fiats operated until 1950.
Card is from the Alitalia issued historical set.
| 
2
Alitalia Savoia Marchetti #1 KCF, MDS
Alitalia's first international flight was operated in July of 1947, The Savoia SM-95 Marchetti, flew from Rome to Oslo, carrying 38 passengers. The last Marchetti operation was in 1951.
| 
3
Alitalia Avro Lancastrian #1 KCF
The Avro Lancastrian was also acquired in 1947 to operate overseas flights. Services began in 1948 from Italy to South America. In 1951 they were replaced by ex-Pan American DC-4s.
Card is an Alitalia historical issue.
| 
4
Alitalia DC-3 #1 KCF
The DC-3 came to Alitalia in 1957 through the LAI merger. Eleven DC-3s operated for Alitalia for 3 years, and were sold to various entities.
I-LENE, shown on this Alitalia historical issue, ultimately went to Ethiopian, and was written off in a crash in 1972.
| 
5
Alitalia DC-4 #1
In March of 1950 Alitalia took delivery of 4 ex Pan American DC-4s to carry the airline to more distant destinations.
I DALT, represented on this Alitalia issue was the Clipper Morning Star for Pan American, and became the Citta de Milano for Alitalia
|
6
Alitalia DC-4 #2
Illustrated on this splendid old Alitalia issue is the Citta di Roma, I DALZ. It served until December of 1953, and was sold to REAL, Later operating for California Eastern, California Hawaiian, InterOcean, Slick, and Avianca. It was written off in 1975, while flying for TAEV of Colombia.
| 
7
Alitalia Convair 340
In 1953, Alitalia acquired 4 new Convair 440s, which served until 1961. This beautiful Alitalia issue is one of my favorite Alitalia cards.
The back indicates that it is a 340. It was upgraded to 440 before delivery to Alitalia
| 
8
Alitalia Convair 440 #2
I DOGI was the first delivered, and is also shown on this very nice Ciampino Airport issue.
| 
9
Alitalia Convair 440 #1
The Convair 440s operated until 1961, when 3 were sold to JAT and 1 to Finnair. Card is from a set of artist cards issued in 1961.
| 
10
Alitalia DC-6B #3
Alitalia's first DC-6B was delivered in November of 1953. This uncommon card was the first DC-6B issue
|
11
Alitalia DC-6B #5 MDS
An extremely rare card is this Alitalia issued DC-6B, kindly shared by Mario Da Silva. Notable is the fact that it is the only actual photograph issued of the DC-6B. It was issued from the Rio De Janeiro office.
| 
12
Alitalia DC-6B #1
This somewhat later issue shows a representation of I DIMA, the first DC-6B delivered. It went to affiliate SAM in 1961 and later served with the Italian Air Force.
| 
13
Alitalia DC-6B #2
The last DC-6B card issued by Alitalia around 1961
| 
14
Alitalia DC-7C #2
The year 1957 saw the arrival of Alitalia's DC-7Cs or "Seven Seas". This beautiful B&W Alitalia issue features I DUVA, the first aircraft delivered.
| 
15
Alitalia DC-7C #3
A second Alitalia B&W issue of the DC-7C featured I DUVE, which was delivered a month later. Text on the back is in Italian. Both airliners went to Airlift International in 1966.
|
16
Alitalia DC-7C #1
This is the later artist representation of I DUVI (1961 set). Unlike the others, DUVI went to Spantax in 1966
| 
17
Alitalia DC-7C #4 KCF
Another excellent view of I DUVE in flight. This on a Milan Airport issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
| 
18
Alitalia Ramp #2 MDS
The merger with LAI in 1957 added Viscounts to the fleet. This Fiumicino Airport issue, shared by Mario DaSilva, shows an early Viscount joining one of Alitalia’s Convairs on the ramp.
| 
19
Alitalia Viscount #2
This Alitalia artist’s image features I LIFE, one of 6 LAI Viscount 700s that came with the 1957 merger.
| 
20
Alitalia Viscount 700 #3
An excellent Ciampino airport image, featuring another ex LAI aircraft, I LIFT. This airliner operated until 1970, and was broken up.
|
21
Alitalia Viscount #1
In 1960 5 additional Viscount 745s were acquired from Capital, to expand their European fleet. Shown on this Genoa Airport issue is I LIRE, which operated for 8 years, and was sold to British Midland.
| 
22
Alitalia DC-8-40 #1
In April of 1960, Alitalia received their first of ultimately 27 DC-8s. I DIWA, delivered in April of 1960, was their first of the Rolls Royce powered DC-8s, and was shown on this pre delivery Alitalia issue from 1960. As far as I can determine it never flew in this scheme.
| 
23
Alitalia DC-8-40 #2
A later Alitalia artist card of the DC-8 in its actual livery.
| 
24
Alitalia DC-8-40 #3
A much better view of the actual airliner, and, I believe the only one with a bi-lingual back.
| 
25
Alitalia DC-8-40 #4
Another excellent Alitalia issue of I DIWA in flight. Amerigo Vespucci, as it was christened, operated until 1977, and ultimately was written off in 1980 while operating with Aero Peru.
|
26
Alitalia DC-8-40 #7
My favorite of the Alitalia issues, is the unusual over-length version of the previous image
| 
27
Alitalia DC-8-40 #5
A final look at I GIWA on a very nice G M issue
| 
28
Alitalia DC-8-40 #6
I DIWF, the 6th DC-8 received by Alitalia, is featured on this unusual card produced by Prinz Brau brewery in 1966.
Sadly, this airliner crashed on approach to Milan in 1968.
| 
29
Alitalia DC-8-40 #8
A splendid night view of I DIWS, at the Turin Airport. This beauty went to ARCA of Colombia in November of 1976, and was a regular visitor at Miami, still in this basic Alitalia scheme. Card is a Turin Airport issue.
| 
30
Alitalia DC-8-40 #9TH
Another outstanding ramp view featuring I-DIWO, “Marco Polo” at Milan’s Linate airport. Delivered to Alitalia in 1960, it went to ARCA in 1977. Card is a Linate Airport issue, kindly shared by Terry Hale.
|
31
Alitalia DC-8-43 #10
One final view of the DC-8-43 is this landing view of I DIWS, on an Australian issue by Bellevue color views. DIWS also went to ARCA in 1976.
| 
32
Alitalia Caravelle 3 #3
Alitalia’s first Caravelle was delivered one day after the first DC-8. Ultimately, the airline would operate 21 Caravelles.
| 
33
Alitalia Caravelle 3 #1
An excellent Alitalia issue featuring their second Caravelle, I DAXE. It served Alitalia for 13 years, and was sold to Transavia in 1973.
| 
34
Alitalia Caravelle 3 #2
This is a GM issue, showing I DAXO, the 4th Caravelle delivered to Alitalia in 1960. It too went to Transavia in 1973.
| 
35
Alitalia Caravelles
This nice Alitalia issue shows I DABA, the first 6N Caravelle received, on the ramp. It was wfu in 1978, and sold to Afro Cargo of Sudan.
|
36
Alitalia Caravelle 6N #5
A 1970 Alitalia issue, featuring I DABA, in the modern livery.
| 
37
Alitalia Caravelle 6N #1
A beautiful take off view of I DABT a Caravelle 6 model delivered in April of 1962. This aircraft became An SAM airliner in 1968 and completed its service there.
Card is a Beringer and Pampaluci issue.
| 
38
Alitalia Caravelle 6N #3
This excellent Fiumicino Airport issue shows I DABS on the ramp. Also delivered to Alitalia in April of 1862, it operated for 20 years before sale to Coastal Airways of Liberia.
| 
39
Alitalia Caravelle 6N #2
An outstanding Genoa Airport issue featuring I DABI, a 6N model delivered in April of 1961. It, too, went to SAM in 1967.
| 
40
Alitalia Caravelle 6N #4
An Ernest Thill issue showing a Caravelle 6 at Brussels.
|
41
Alitalia Caravelle 6N #6
This Alitalia issue, part of an attached perforated set, shows a representation of a Caravelle in the more modern colors.
| 
42
Alitalia DC-9-30 #1
In August of 1967, the first DC-9-32 arrived at Alitalia. A total of 47 DC-9s ultimately flew European and domestic routes for Alitalia. Shown on this beautiful Alitalia issue is I DIKA, the first delivered.
| 
43
Alitalia DC-9-30 #8 KCF
This extraordinary oversized Alitalia issue also shows I DIKA. It flew for Alitalia until 1995, and was sold to Northwest where it operated until December of 2007. Card kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
| 
44
Alitalia DC-9-32 #2
This Alitalia issue is from the attached perforated set issued by Alitalia
| 
45
Alitalia DC-9-30 #3
This 1970 Alitalia issue features I DIKD,
delivered in November of 1967. It, too, went to Northwest in 1996 after service with Alitalia
|
46
Alitalia DC-9-30 #5
A J Arthur Dixon issue using the same image.
| 
47
Alitalia DC-9-30 #9 KCF
A very similar, but not identical image of DIKD was used on this uncommon Storms issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
| 
48
Alitalia DC-9-30 #6
In August of 1968, I-DIKS arrived. After serving as an Alitalia airliner it went to Aermediterranea in 1982, and ATI in 1985. Like others, it was acquired by Northwest in 1997 serving until 2006. Card is a 1981 Alitalia issue.
| 
49
Alitalia DC-9-32F #1
An extraordinary postcard view of I DIKG, a DC-9-32F delivered to Alitalia in May of 1968. It later flew for Overseas National, Evergreen International, and in 1984, the US Navy.
| 
50
Alitalia DC-9-30F #2
I DAKG reappeared in the later colors on Alitalia issues in 1977 an 78.
|
51
Alitalia DC-8-62 #1
An absolutely splendid Alitalia issue of I DIWN, the first of the long range DC-8-62s delivered to Alitalia, on Oct. 28, 1967. It operated for 11 years before sale to Braniff.
| 
52
Alitalia DC-8-62 #3
This card from an Alitalia set of attached cards features the DC-8-62 in later livery
| 
53
Alitalia DC-8-62 #2
The 2nd DC-8-62 arrived a month later, in November of 1967. I DIWV, shown on this 1973 Alitalia issue later became one of the MGM Grand DC-8-62s.
| 
54
Alitalia DC-8-62 #4
A similar take off view of I-DIWV on a 1977 Alitalia issue.
| 
55
Alitalia DC-8-62 #5 KCF
An unusual postcard view of an Alitalia DC-8-62 superimposed on a view of the Roman Forum. Card is a Japanese publisher card shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
|
56
Alitalia DC-8-62F
A very nice Alitalia issue of their DC-8-62F freighter, I-DIWQ, delivered in 1968. It operated for 13 years for Alitalia. Its final flights were for Air Transport international in 2008.
| 
57
Alitalia Cabin Crew. KCF
This Alitalia holiday card from 2006 is a reminder that there were a lot more than planes in Alitalia's long history.
| 
58
Alitalia 747-143 #2
Possibly a pre-delivery issue of Alitalia’s 747-143.
| 
59
Alitalia 747-143 #1
In May of 1970, Alitalia took delivery of their first 747. This beautiful Alitalia issue from 1975, features that aircraft, I DEMA , in flight
| 
60
Alitalia 747-143 #3
This very nice in flight card from 1970 also features I DEMA. Only 2 of the 143 models were operated.
|
61
Alitalia 747-100 #4 KCF
An uncommon G/S issue, shared by Kuo Ching Fu, shows DEMA in flight. The airliner had a distinguished history, later operating for People Express, Continental, and TWA
| 
62
Alitalia 747-100 #5 KCF
A different view of DEMA on a very nice Movifoto issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
| 
63
Alitalia 747-200 #5
This excellent G M issue shows I DEMO on the ramp at Malpensa Airport. Delivered in 1971, it operated for 10 years before going to People Express in 1984
| 
64
Alitalia 747-200 #1
This stunning Alitalia issue from 1981 shows I DEMC, the first GE powered 747 243B in flight. Delivered in 1980, it was converted to a freighter in 1994, flew for Air Bridge Cargo, and finally Southern Air in2008.
| 
65
Alitalia 747-200 #2
A 1987 issue from Alitalia, also showing I DEMC, in flight.
|
66
Alitalia 747-200 #4 KCF
This uncommon Uni Arts postcard from 1991 provides another great in flight view of I DEMC. Card kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
| 
67
Alitalia 747-200 F #1 KCF
This great Alitalia holiday issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, shows I DEMC after conversion to freighter. In my view a great find.
| 
68
Alitalia 747-200 #3
This outstanding over-length Alitalia issue features I DEMF in a special Baci Chocolates livery, surely the most expensive billboard one could find.
| 
69
Alitalia 747-200 #5 KCF
An additional unidentified postcard view of the Baci Chocolates airliner, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. This aircraft went to Atlas Air in 2000, and flew for 10 years before sale for scrap.
| 
70
Alitalia 747-400 #1 KCF
Four 747-443s were built for Alitalia, but financial issues precluded their delivery. These were ultimately delivered to Virgin Atlantic. Card is a pre delivery issue from Oriental City Publishing, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
|
71
Alitalia 747-400 F #1 KCF
Alitalia Cargo did operate a single 747-400F, which was leased from Atlas.. This rare issue from Alitalia Cargo, was kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
| 
72
Alitalia DC-10-30 #1
The beautiful DC-10-30 was added to Alitalia’s international fleet in February of 1973. I DYNE, shown on this outstanding Alitalia issue, and the following images was the 2nd DC-10 delivered. It actually went to Eastern in 1986, serving later with Continental until 2002.
| 
73
Alitalia DC-10-30 #2
An outstanding view of the DC-10 on a 1981 Alitalia issue
| 
74
Alitalia DC-10-30 #4
This excellent view was the first Alitalia DC-10 issue, in September 1973
| 
75
Alitalia DC-10-30 #3
An outstanding view of DYNE on an Editions P I issue.
|
76
Alitalia DC-10-30 #5 KCF
An additional nice in flight view of DYNE, one of a set of at least three unidentified Alitalia cards shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
| 
77
Alitalia DC-10-30 #6 KCF
This very nice image, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, is a Nippon Beauty Color Card
| 
78
Alitalia DC-10-30 #7 MDS
A Campinas Brazil Airport issue by courtesy of Mario DaSilva
| 
79
Alitalia 727-200 #1
In 1976 Alitalia began taking delivery of new 727-243s. This beautiful in flight view of I-DIRI is one of my favorite Alitalia issues
| 
80
Alitalia 727-200 #2
A total of 18 727-200s were acquired, with the last delivered in 1982. This is also an Alitalia issue featuring I DIRI.
|
81
Alitalia 727-200 #3
A very nice Skilton issue also featuring I-DIRI over mountainous terrain.
| 
82
Alitalia 727-200 #4 KCF
A final unidentified publisher card using the previous image..I DIRI, as well as 15 other 727-200s were sold to People Express, and later served as Continental airliners.
In 2001 it was converted to a freighter for Purolater in Canada.
| 
83
Alitalia A-300 B4 #1
As might be expected, Alitalia began adding the A-300 B4-203 to their European fleet in March of 1980. This 1981 Alitalia issue shows the first, I BUSB at take off. It operated for Alitalia for 18 years before sold for freighter conversion.
| 
84
Alitalia A-300 #2
A later 1987 issue shows an unidentified A-300 taxiing. Alitalia took delivery of 8 new A-300s,
| 
85
Alitalia A-300 #3 KCF
This splendid Fiumicino Airport issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, provides an excellent view of I BUSJ, delivered to Alitalia in May of 1981. It served the airline for 17 years, before sale for freighter conversion.
|
86
Alitalia MD-80 #1
An outstanding Alitalia issue of I DAWE, their 2nd MD-82, delivered in October 1983, still wearing its delivery registration. The MD-80s became the backbone of Alitalia's regional operations, with ultimately 90 aircraft operated by Alitalia and its affiliates. The card is a 1985 issue, and apparently the only Alitalia issue of the MD-80
| 
87
Alitalia MD-11 #2w
At the top of my want list is this splendid Alitalia issue of I DUPI, the 2nd of 8 MD-11s delivered to Alitalia. It operated for 13 years before conversion to freighter in 2004.
| 
88
Alitalia MD-11F #1
This outstanding holiday card from 2008 shows I DUPI after conversion to a freighter. Reregistered as EI UPI, it served Alitalia briefly and then flew for the short lived CargoItalia.
| 
89
Alitalia MD-11 #1
An Editions PI issue, showing I PUPD landing. This was the last MD-11 delivered to Alitalia in 1994. It was acquired by Lufthansa Cargo in 2004, and is currently flying with Western Global
| 
90
Alitalia MD-11 #3 KCF
Another rare and precious card, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu is this Japanese office, holiday issue featuring the MD-11.
|
91
Alitalia MD-11 #4 KCF
A final 2006 Alitalia Cargo Japanese office issue, featuring the MD-11F, also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
| 
92
Alitalia 767-300 #1 KCF
In January of 1995, Alitalia received their first 767-300. Ultimately, 15 were operated, acquired from various leasing companies. This splendid postcard view of EI-CRM was shared by Kuo Ching Fu, and surprisingly is the only postcard image we have to include of this beautiful airliner. It served Alitalia for 12 years and went to Condor.
Card is an N CEWE issue
| 
93
Alitalia 777-243 #1 KCF
A great take off view of Alitalia's 777-200, I DISE, Delivered in October of 2002. Portofino, as it was Christened, is still active with the airline. Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
| 
94
Alitalia A-320 #1 KCF
Alitalia's first A-320s came through the short lived Eurofly subsidiary. I-BIKF, shown on this excellent Ifolor issue was delivered to Eurofly in May of 2001, and became an Alitalia airliner in 2003.It is currently an active aircraft.
| 
95
Alitalia A-320 #2 KCF
A really impressive view of Alitalia's A-320 EI DTG, delivered in July of 2009. This beauty is still active. Card is a Frontier Productions issue, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
|
96
Alitalia A-321 #1
This outstanding Airbus Issue, features I BIXU, the first of Alitalia's A-321s, delivered in November 1994, still wearing a delivery registration. After 20 years service it was WFU, to be parted out.
| 
97
Alitalia A-321 #2 KCF
A second Airbus issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, featuring the same aircraft.
| 
98
Alitalia A-321 #4 KCF
One additional unidentified issue of I BIXU, from Kuo-Ching Fu.
| 
99
Alitalia A-321 #5 MDS
A very rare Alitalia promotion issue from Belgium also features the original A-321 Aircraft in flight. This gem kindly shared by Mario Da Silva.
| 
100
Alitalia ERJ-190 #1 KCF
Alitalia's regional subsidiary took delivery of 5 new ERJ-190s in September 2011. There are also 10 active 170 models.
Card is an unidentified publisher card shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
|
101
L A I Brochure-1
Obviously, not a postcard, but a page from an LAI Brochure
| 
102
L A I DC-3
L A I was created in 1936, growing to substantial size, including service across the North Atlantic in the 1950s.
This early LAI issue featuring an image of the DC-3 was my first acquisition. I LUCE, illustrated on the card was acquired in 1947, and flew through the merger with Alitalia. Alitalia sold it to TAI in 1959, and it subsequently served with Air Inter, Air Afrique, and Air Algerie until wfu in 1966
| 
103
L A I Convair 240 #1
Although LAI 's fleet totaled 19 DC-3s, I believe only one card was issued. Their 2 Convair 240s however were another matter. This unidentified Convair was my first.
| 
104
L A I Convair 240 #2
This is a splendid postcard illustrating I LIFT over Venice. The airliner was originally delivered to Pan American in 1948, but was acquired by LAI in 1950. It later flew for Braniff and Air Jordan, where it was written off at Amman in 1959.
| 
105
L A I Convair 240 #3
An unusual LAI issue viewing I-LARK, their second Convair 240, which was acquired from Braniff in 1953
|
106
L A I Convair 240 #4 KCF
It became a theme with LAI postcards that the subject airliner was displayed over an important destination city. This Convair card shared by Kuo-Ching Fu is in flight over Vienna
| 
107
L A I Convair 240 #5 TK
An excellent postcard view of I LIFT at Zurich, kindly shared by Tadd Kotick. Card is a Zurich Airport issue.
| 
108
L A I Convair 240 #6 TK
Jaeger Issue showing I LARK on the ramp, by courtesy of Tadd Kotick
| 
109
L A I DC-6B #2
This L A I issue portrays DC-6B I-LYNX over Naples. LYNX was delivered new to LAI in 1954, joined Alitalia in 1957, and was transferred to SAM in 1959.
| 
110
L A I DC-6B #1
A much better portrayal of I LYNX over a coastline
|
111
L A I DC-6B #3
A nice LAI issue of a DC-6B in flight over Milan
| 
112
L A I DC-6B #4
Another Portrayal of I LYNX at Palermo
| 
113
L A I DC-6B #5 KCF
A Final postcard view of A DC-6B over Paris.
| 
114
L A I DC-6B #6w
An excellent view of a DC-6B on a Swissair Foto card, from the want list.
| 
115
L A I L-1649 Constellation
A splendid LAI issue of the L-1649 Constellations that were never delivered due to the merger. These aircraft ultimately went to TWA.
|
116
L A I Viscount 700 #1
One of my favorite LAI cards, this one portrays I LIFT, delivered in April 1957. The registration replaces the Convair 240 that previously operated as I LIFT. This airliner continued in operation with Alitalia until 1971, and is featured on a Ciampino airport issue above
| 
117
L A I Viscount 700 #2
This is a second, and perhaps less common LAI issue of the Viscount 700.
| 
118
| 
119
| 
120
|
121
S A M Intro
| 
122
S A M Caravelle
| 
123
SAM C-46
S A M (Societa Aerea Mediterranea) was created as a subsidiary of Alitalia in 1959, to operate outside of IATA conditions. International Charters, cargo and domestic services were undertaken, and the airline operated until 1976.
Shown on this outstanding SAM issue is C-46 I SILV acquired from Alitalia in 1960. It was sold back to AAxico in 1968
| 
124
SAM DC-6B #2
An excellent SAM issue of one of their DC-6Bs in flight.
| 
125
SAM DC-6B #1
I DIMU, one of 9 Alitalia DC-6Bs acquired for the airline was converted to a Combi configuration in 1968. It later went to the Italian Air Force. Card is an SAM issue
|
126
SAM DC-6B #3
This artist representation of I DIMA is featured on a nice SAM issue. DIMA was delivered new to Alitalia in November of 1953, transferring to SAM in late 1959. It operated until the demise of SAM in 1976, and went to the Italian Air Force.
| 
127
SAM Caravelle 6 #1
As SAM's international charter business grew, ex Alitalia Caravelles were introduced. This excellent SAM issue features I-DABT, delivered new to Alitalia in April, 1962. It joined the SAM fleet in 1968, and operated until WFU in December 1975.
| 
128
SAM Caravelle 6 #2
A 2nd SAM issue, featuring DABT on the ramp
| 
129
SAM Caravelle 6 #3
A Final SAM issue, also featuring DABT
| 
130
|
131
A T I F-27
A T I was launched in 1964 in hope of creating a successful and profitable domestic subsidiary. New F-27-200s were acquired to service the growing domestic demand. This ATI issue appears to show I ATIM, the first F-27 delivered, in April 1964. After some leases, it went to NLM City Hopper, and Finally to the F-27 Friendship Association.
ATI ultimately operated 15 F-27s.
| 
132
A T I DC-9-30 #1
In early 1968, ATI began adding ex Alitalia DC-9-32s to their fleet. This Civil Aircraft Postcard issue shows I DIKP taxiing. DIKP was actually the 3rd DC-9 received, in May. It was returned to Alitalia in 1985, and later went to Valu Jet and Airtran
| 
133
A T I DC-9-30 #4
My first ATI issue was this outstanding oversized card featuring I ATIA. This beauty was received new from Douglas in June of 1969. It ultimately operated for the US Navy, and is displayed at the Naval Museum in Pensacola.
| 
134
A T I DC-9-30 #2
An interesting ATI issue showing I-DIZB in flight over Mt. Etna, I believe. (Interesting that the image has leading edge slats deployed). I DIZB was delivered new to Alitalia in 1969, and went to ATI in 1970. Returned to Alitalia in 1990, it ultimately was sold to Aerorepublica in December 1994, where it served nearly 10 years.
| 
135
A T I DC-9-30 #5
A less common ATI issue is this oversized DC-9, also over Mt. Etna.
|
136
A T I DC-9-30 #6 KCF
An unusual A T I Issue featuring the DC-9-30 at dawn. ATI ultimately operated 29 DC-9-32s.Card shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
| 
137
A T I DC-9-30 #3
The final ATI issue shows I DIZO sporting the updated ATI livery. It was delivered new to Alitalia in 1971, and went to ATI in 1980. In 1989 it went back to Alitalia, and was acquired by Northwest in November 1996. It amazingly operated for Northwest 11 more years and was sold to Aserca of Venezuela.It operated for a total of 42 years.
| 
138
A T I Multi-Panel #1
One of 2 nice multi-panel ATI issues.
| 
139
A T I Multi-Panel #2
A second multi-panel card issued by ATI.
| 
140
A T I ATR-42 #2
The ATR-42 arrived at ATI in July of 1986. This early ATI issue shows I ATRB in flight still wearing a delivery registration. It was the first of 10 ATR's delivered.
|
141
A T I ATR-42 #3 KCF
Another nice in flight ATI issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. It seems this airliner was handed around as it later flew for Olympic, Avianova, Air Mandalay, Total Linhas Aereas and TRIP.
| 
142
A T I ATR-42 #4 KCF
A final ATI issue of ATRB. The ATR's lasted only 3 years at ATI.
| 
143
A T I ATR-42 #1
This nice Editions PI issue shows I ATRJ, taxiing. ATRJ ultimately went to UT Air in the Ukraine in 2007, and is still active.
| 
144
A T I MD-80
In my view, the best of the ATI issues is this spectacular view of I DAWJ, the first of 40 MD-80s to serve with the airline. It went to Alitalia in 1985, and served for 23 years. Now stored at Upington.
| 
145
|
146
Aermediterranea DC-9-30
Aermediterranea was set up in 1981 as a subsidiary of Alitalia, essentially to replace Itavia, which was shut down. It operated 8 DC-9-32s until it was merged into ATI in 1985. I ATIQ was delivered new to ATI, and went to Aermediterranea in 1981. It ultimately went to Alitalia in 1991, and finished its career with Northwest. Card is an Aermediterranea issue
| 
147
| 
148
Air One A-330-200 #1 KCF
In the somewhat mysterious world of Italian airlines Air One, originally Alliadriatica, emerged as a significant charter airline, and was acquired by the holding company for Alitalia in 2008. It ultimately was merged into Alitalia as a charter division. I don't know why. This Air one issue shows their A-330-202 EI DIP in flight. It is actually operating in Alitalia colors currently.
Card is an N CEWE issue by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
| 
149
Air One CRJ-900 ER KCF
AS is often the case, Air One developed a feeder subsidiary. After the 2009 merger of Air One into Alitalia, Air One City Liner became Alitalia CityLiner. This aircraft, EI DVT, operated only a year before WFU It was sold to Mesa in 2014, and is now an American Eagle aircraft.
| 
150
|
151
Eurofly DC-9-50
Eurofly was a charter subsidiary created by Alitalia in 1990. I FLYY was one of the original aircraft, acquired in 1989. It was originally an Inex Adria Aircraft.
The airline expanded to substantial size, operating the A-320 aircraft which were later absorbed into Alitalia. It ultimately merged into Meridiana in 2010.
Card is a Civil Aircraft Postcards issue.
| |
