Mario Bertoletti

Worked as Station Manager for over 30 years with Alitalia in eight different countries. Retired since 1994. Four year with a French newspaper as a local correspondent. Strong interest in writing and aviation. Based in Châteaugiron (Ille et Vilaine), France.

Lastest articles

6/17/1929: Delta Air Service's First Flight

Delta Air Lines' history begins with a crop-dusting adventure spanning the U.S. and Peru.

Mario Bertoletti

5/29/1934: First UK Airmail Service Begins Operations

Discover the history and legacy of the first regular airmail service in the UK, which began in 1934.

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5/28/1971: First Flight of Dassault Aviation Mercure

This is the story of the Dassault Aviation Mercure project, spanning from 1971 to 1995.

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5/16/1942: Canadian Pacific Airlines Is Founded

Today, in 1942, the once well-known Canadian Pacific Airlines was officially formed.

Mario Bertoletti

4/08/1946: Ethiopian Airlines Begins Operations

Today, in 1946, Ethiopian Airlines, formerly Ethiopian Air Lines, began operations.

Mario Bertoletti

5/05/1947: First Flight of Alitalia–Linee Aeree Italiane

Today, in 1947, the first Alitalia–Linee Aeree Italiane flight took off from Turin, Italy.

Mario Bertoletti

4/08/1946: Ethiopian Airlines Begins Operations

Today, in 1946, Ethiopian Airlines, formerly Ethiopian Air Lines, began operations.

Mario Bertoletti