Maryana Garcia
The Peruvian Air Force have a special name for the MI-17 helicoter that is transporting Pope Leo XIV between Chiclayo and Santa Cruz de Succhabamba.
They are calling it: Papacóptero, or Pope-copter in honor of its important passenger. The helicopter is one vehicle in a deployment aimed at ensuring the Pope's health and safety. The fleet also includes three additional helicopters, two Bell aircraft and an air ambulance.
Peru's Ministry of Defense said the highlands of Cajamarca does not have an airstrip and the helicopter was best suited to navigating the area's challenging geographical conditions.
