Pullmantur 747 and Alitalia MD-11 at EWR

[markg]

Parked at EWR this morning was a Pullmantur 747, not looking like it's going anywhere soon , and an Alitalia MD-11 on stand on Terminal B.

Unfortunately due to their parking positions, I was unable to read a registration on either one.

The 747 is tail on to IKEA on the B remote stands. Why couldn't they put it on A remote :-(

[Iberia A340-600]

I can't seem to find them on Flytecomm!

Apparently both the flight from MXP and the flight from FCO were both operated by the B767-300 and I can't find the Pullmantur B747 flight.

Its pretty cool how this weekend has seen three very special Spanish visitors! Although I have not seen them my self at JFK and EWR it makes me feel like I am back in Madrid! 8)

[SengaB]

I spotted it a few month ago when it flew for Aerlingus. EWR hasn't recived at B742s in a few days accept for CKS.....Maybe it was a special flight.
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/PLM%20EC-JFR%20JFK%208-19-005-03.jpg

Senga

[markg]

The Alitalia MD-11 was on Red 1 as AZA4644 inbound and AZA4645 outbound to and from FCO.

I couldn't find the Pullmantur in a search of the last 10 days

[SengaB]

Wow a cargo MD-11 . I wonder why it wwas at EWR.
They normally go to JFK with the Cargoplanes.

Senga

[markg]

It wasn't a cargo MD-11 it was a passenger one.

It was parked on stand on Terminal B attached to a jetway.

[Tom_Turner]

Alitalia MD-11 at EWR? I think the last time I saw that was when the Pope arrived on one. Air Force One with President Clinton arrived there as well to greet him and have a chat.

[Iberia A340-600]

Alitalia MD-11 at EWR? I think the last time I saw that was when the Pope arrived on one. Air Force One with President Clinton arrived there as well to greet him and have a chat.


The Alitalia MD-11 used to operate EWR-MXP and EWR-FCO quite frequently until early 2004 I think.

[SengaB]

Maybe it was a charter flight...as that type of AZA flight numner is usually used for cargo ops.

[Tom_Turner]

The Alitalia MD-11 used to operate EWR-MXP and EWR-FCO quite frequently until early 2004 I think.


I suppose you're right; they were definitely there, thats for sure. Just seemed over the years I saw nearly all 767s. Probably just the particular months/years I used to spot there.

When did Alitalia begin EWR service anyway?

I remember in terms of the bigger jets and international traffic - it seemed to start with a daily Peoples Express 747 to UK and then joined by Virgin Atlantic..and suddently the flood gates opened after that.

[Ari707]

I think SAS was the first to make the move over to EWR and give up JFK

[Tower Air]

Do you have a picture of the md-11

[FlyingColors]

The very last AZ MD-11 at EWR was in early Sept 2003.


Mike

[SengaB]

I'm sure it was a charter similar tot he Spanish oens JFK has ben getting over the last few days. Especially since the daily AZA 767s came in that day as well.
AZA7C1 B763 LIRF KEWR 17:38 10-30-2005
AZA606 B763 LIMC KEWR 22:29 10-30-2005

The MD-11
AZA4644 MD11 LIRF KEWR 01:28 10-30-2005...


Senga

[IslipWN]

nice shot!