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Atlantic’s Philly FBO Hosts Papal Goodbye

The Pontiff gave his final blessing during his U.S. visit from the airstair at Atlantic Aviation's Philadelphia FBO.

The Pontiff delivered his final blessing during his U.S. visit from the airstairs at Atlantic Aviation's Philadelphia FBO. (Photo: Atlantic Aviation)

By Curt Epstein • Business Aviation Services Editor

September 29, 2015

As Pope Francis wrapped up his historic first visit to the U.S. on Sunday, his farewell address before heading back to Rome and the Vatican took place in one of the hangars of Atlantic Aviation's Philadelphia International Airport facility. Among the 500 VIPs and volunteers present at the event were U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill; Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf; Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter; business leaders; and numerous high-ranking members of the clergy.

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