AerCap signed lease agreements for 10 new Airbus A320neo aircraft and two new Airbus A330neo aircraft with Italian airline ITA Airways. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver in 2023 and 2024.

“We are very pleased to expand our relationship with ITA Airways through the lease of these 12 advanced-technology Airbus A320neo and A330neo aircraft,” Peter Anderson, chief commercial officer of AerCap, said. “These aircraft will enable ITA Airways to expand its network whilst advancing its commitment to maintain an environmentally friendly, fuel-efficient fleet. We thank the team at ITA Airways for the confidence they have placed in AerCap, and we look forward to building the partnership for many years to come.”

“The integration of these new aircraft is perfectly in line with the company’s fleet plan,” Francesco Presicce, chief technology officer of ITA Airways, said. “This agreement represents a further step in our strategy of building a new environmental-friendly fleet with leading-edge technologies which will optimize efficiency, quality of service and significantly reduce the environmental impact. ITA Airways places the best customer service at the center of its strategy with a strong focus on sustainability. The collaboration with AerCap allows us to improve cost efficiencies across our fleet. I wish to thank the AerCap team for their cooperation.”