Italian carrier ITA Airways continues to significantly enhance its fleet by adding seven brand new-generation Airbus short-haul, long-haul and medium haul aircraft between May and July, all placed on the Irish aircraft registry.
ITA Airways Accountable Manager & Chief Technology Officer Francesco Presicce, said “Our target for 2024 is to introduce 26 new aircraft into our fleet, reaching a total of 96 by year-end. Among these, 67% will belong to the new generation, a figure that surpasses twice the average of new-generation Airbus aircraft in the fleets of other European carriers, currently standing at 32%.”
Deliveries
EI-HLE A220-100 msn 50073 delivered 4 May leased from Air Lease Corporation,
EI-HPB A330-941 msn 2059 delivered 15 May leased from AerCap,
EI-TYB A330-941 msn 2051 delivered 20 May,
EI-HXE A321Neo msn 12090 delivered 13 May,
EI-HOM A320neo msn 12090 delivered 8 July,
EI-HXF A321neo-LR msn 11995 delivered 11 July leased from Air Lease Corporation
EI-HJS A330-941 msn 2063 delivered 12 July.
ITA Airways is currently outfitting its next-generation fleet with cutting-edge technology and on-board Wi-Fi to enhance efficiency and service quality while significantly reducing environmental impact. The airline aims to achieve, by the end of its 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, approximately 90% of its fleet being environmentally friendly, consuming 25% less fuel, and emitting fewer CO₂ emissions, with the goal of becoming Europe’s most eco-friendly carrier.
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