ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, has taken delivery of its first A330-900, on lease from Air Lease Corporation, during a ceremony held in Toulouse. The A330neo 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 all Airbus aircraft Families with a fleet of 68 Airbus aircraft (4 A220s, 50 A320 Family, 8 A330-200s, and 6 A350-900s). By selecting A330neos, ITA Airways is further consolidating its strategy of being an all-Airbus operator and leveraging new levels of efficiency and flexibility.
With the introduction of the latest generation eco-efficient A330neo, ITA Airways continues its fleet modernization to meet its ambitious sustainability targets. To further support this ambition, the delivery flight will be powered by a 16% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The A330neo delivers unbeatable operating economics and boasts an award-winning Airspace cabin with more passenger space, a new lighting system, the latest in-flight entertainment systems, and full connectivity throughout the cabin.
ITA Airways’s 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’ll 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 WiFi connectivity and highly customizable mood lighting throughout the cabin.
The A330neo is the new-generation version of the popular A330 widebody. Incorporating the latest-generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, new wings, and a range of aerodynamic innovations, the aircraft offers a 25 percent 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.