ITA Airways has taken delivery of its first A330-900, on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) in Toulouse going ahead with its fleet modernisation plan. The aircraft will be delivered in June 2023 with the airline planning to deploy it on long-haul and intercontinental destinations.
The aircraft named Gelindo Bordin, to commemorate the Italian Olympic marathon champion, will feature a three-class cabin layout with 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 customisable mood lighting throughout the cabin.
Airbus claims that the A330neo is the new-generation version of the popular A330 widebody. With 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.
ITA Airways operates all Airbus fleet with 68 aircraft comprising 4 A220s, 50 A320 Family, 8 A330-200s and 6 A350-900s. To support the airline’s sustainability goals, the delivery flight will be powered by a 16% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).