The 31st Wing "Carmelo Raiti" () is a unit of the Italian Air Force.
It assumed its current designation in 1936.
Mission It has two different institutional missions: VVIP transportation (highest state and military authorities). hospital, emergency and humanitarian flights including transportation of severely traumatized people, organs for transplantation, medical teams and equipments and public utility missions in general.
The 31st Wing is based at Ciampino Air Base, 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) away from Rome.
Fleet The 31st Wing fleet is composed of these aircraft: 3 aircraft Airbus ACJ319 (Italian Air Force designation: VC-319A) MM62174 - MM62209 - MM62243 3 aircraft Dassault Falcon 900 (VC-900) MM62210 - MM62244 - MM62245 2 aircraft Dassault Falcon 50 (VC-50) MM62026 - MM62029 2 helicopters AgustaWestland AW139 (VH-139A) MM81806 - MM81807
An Airbus A340-541 I-TALY was leased until 2018. It operated out of Rome Fiumicino International Airport because of runway restrictions at Ciampino.
From April 2025, the Falcons are being replaced by five Gulfstream G650ERs (VC-650A).
See also List of air transports of heads of state and government
References
External links Italian Air Force Website (English Version) Aircraft Records - Italian Air Force Website (English Version)