ITA Airways has expanded its fleet with the arrival of its 14th Irish registered Airbus A220-300. The aircraft, registered EI-HHW (msn 55358), the aircraft routed directly from Montréal-Mirabel to Rome Fiumicino on 6 June 2025.
The A220-300 enhances the airline’s efficiency, offering a 25% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions per passenger compared to its predecessor.
The A220 is already capable of operating with up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Airbus aims for all its aircraft to be capable of operating with up to 100% SAF by 2030. According to the PoS under CORSIA Sustainability Certification Scheme approved by ICAO. The SAF received at Airbus in Mirabel is certified for 85% reduction in GHG emissions on its lifecycle compared to fossil fuel.
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