Douglas DC-7B N381AA, a former American Airlines machine from the twilight of the piston-driven age, has been saved from the junkyard by the Perna family, who have had it transported to New Smyrna Beach, Florida where the vintage aircraft will be converted into an aviation-themed restaurant, the DC-7 Grille. The plane started its long commercial career when it joined the American Airlines fleet in 1956, and remained in service through 2007 flying last with Turks Air Cargo, flying freight between Miami, Florida and Nassau, Bahamas.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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