Italy
The Italian Air Force operates three Airbus Corporate Jets. One Airbus is equipped with 30 seats for use by the Prime Minister or President, the other aircraft have 50 seats for use of government officials. Two smaller Dassault Falcon 50 and five Dassault Falcon 900 (3 EC and 2 EASy) are also used for government transport. Two Agusta SH-3D Sea Kings are operated for use by the President and Government officials and are also used by the Pope. All aircraft and helicopters are operated by the 31st Wing based in Rome Ciampino Airport.
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- 2 helicopters SH 3 D/TS Sea King; MM80972 – MM80973
- 2 aircraft Dassault Falcon 50; MM62026 – MM62243
- 5 aircraft Dassault Falcon 900; MM62171 – MM62172 – MM62210 – MM62244 – MM62245
- 3 aircraft Airbus A319CJ; MM62174 – MM62209 – MM62243
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