Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), the global aircraft asset manager, has delivered its first new Airbus A220-300 to ITA Airways, marking the start of a new partnership between the lessor and Italy’s national carrier. The aircraft is the first of five A220-300s scheduled for delivery to ITA Airways over the coming months, and the first A220 that ACG has handed over from its Mirabel, Quebec production line under its Airbus orderbook.
ACG Chief Executive Officer and President, Tom Baker, said the company is pleased to welcome ITA Airways as a new customer and to support the carrier’s ongoing shift towards more sustainable technology for its short and medium-haul network. He added that the handover represents a significant milestone for ACG, being the first delivery from its 2022 order for 20 A220 aircraft.
ITA Airways, meanwhile, is Italy’s flagship airline. It is owned 59% by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance and 41% by Deutsche Lufthansa AG. The carrier provides passenger and cargo services that underpin Italy’s international connectivity, tourism strength and foreign trade links, while also serving domestic demand through integrated mobility across the country.
The airline currently operates a homogeneous fleet of 99 aircraft, comprising 22 wide-body and 77 narrow-body jets. More than 60% are new-generation types equipped with the latest technology and onboard Wi-Fi. Under its 2023–2027 Strategic Plan, ITA Airways aims for 90% of its fleet to be new-generation aircraft, targeting a 20–25% reduction in fuel burn and a corresponding reduction in CO₂ emissions, positioning itself to become Europe’s youngest and most efficient airline.
