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French magazine article featuring DC-10 aircraft and Pope John Paul II visit, with computer terminal and crew photos

French magazine article featuring DC-10 aircraft and Pope John Paul II visit, with computer terminal and crew photos

A French magazine page from 1981 showing Air Zaire's modernization efforts with computerized ticketing systems and a DC-10 aircraft. The article highlights the airline's technological advances and mentions Pope John Paul II's 1980 visit, reflecting the period when airlines worldwide were adopting new technologies.

Air Zaire DC-10 Pope John Paul II 1981 1980s French magazine computerization ticketing systems aviation technology press clipping

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