ITA firms up major Airbus order to overhaul fleet

Italy's new flag carrier has put pen to paper on a massive Airbus order to replace its ageing ex-Alitalia fleet ITA Airways has signed a firm order for 28 aircraft with Airbus, signalling the start of a fleet modernisation plan to further shed the baggage of its predecessor, Alitalia. The purchase agreement comprises single- and twin-aisle jets and cements the Memorandum of Understanding announced at the end of September. The new Italian flag carrier will also continue to realise its