ITA Airways takes delivery of first A330neo aircraft

ITA Airways, Italy's national carrier, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330neo aircraft, on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The A330-900 will join the ITA Airways' fleet in June to serve its long-haul routes and new intercontinental destinations.

The A330neo is the latest-generation aircraft type from Airbus to join the ITA Airways' fleet. The airline already operates an all-Airbus fleet of 68 aircraft including four A220s, 50 A320-family aircraft, eight A330-200s and six A350-900s. By selecting A330neo aircraft, ITA Airways is further consolidating its strategy of being an all-Airbus operator and leveraging new levels of efficiency and flexibility.

ITA Airways' A330neo named Gelindo Bordin, to commemorate the Italian Olympic marathon champion, will feature a three-class cabin layout designed by renowned designer Walter De Silva. It will feature 30 full lie-flat bed business-class seats, 24 premium- and 237 latest-generation economy-class seats of which, 36 are dedicated to comfort economy. All seats will be equipped with on-demand video and audio content as well as full Wi-Fi connectivity and highly customisable mood lighting throughout the cabin.

The A330neo is the new-generation version of the popular A330 wide-body. Incorporating the latest-generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, new wings and a range of aerodynamic innovations, the aircraft offers a 25% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The A330-900 is capable of flying 7,200 nm / 13,334 km non-stop.

At the end of April, the A330 family had registered a total of over 1,775 firm orders of which 289 are A330neos from 25 customers. To date, 100 A330neos have been delivered globally.