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ITA, Alitalia's successor, will acquire up to 59 units of different models from the European manufacturer
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Rafael Ramos
10/1/2021
The new Italian state-owned company, Alitalia's successor, ITA, has struck a big deal with Airbus. The agreement aims to purchase 28 jets from the European manufacturer, with the objective of renting another 31. Thus, the plans are for ITA's aircraft fleet to be entirely around Airbus aircraft. The information is from Thursday, 30.
Among the planes purchased are 10 A330neo and seven A220, which will be used on smaller routes, and eleven A320neo, which will begin deliveries after the conclusion of the business plan. The purchase is worth 1.5 billion euros.
The leased aircraft, on the other hand, will come from Air Lease Corp., will be 5 units of the A330neo, 11 of the A320neo and 15 of the A220. Among those purchased and leased, there will be 15 A330neo, 22 A320neo and 22 A220. Deliveries are expected to begin at the end of the first quarter of 2022, starting the expansion of the company's fleet, which should reach 105 aircraft by the end of 2025.
Airbus planes were chosen because they are more ecologically correct, with less fuel consumption and lower operating costs. These aircraft will help the company to reduce its carbon footprint, meeting growing industry pressures in this regard.
The former Alitalia was a Boeing operator, and there are still 777 units in its fleet, which was inherited by the new ITA. The new airline has plans to collaborate with Airbus on future technologies.
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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