Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA
According to Reuters, on 18 August 2021, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority issued an operating permit to Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA), allowing it to start ticket sales and flight operations. The company will replace the original Alitalia and become the new Italian national airline.
ITA is expected to make its maiden flight in mid-October.
ITA will initially operate 52 aircraft, including 7 wide-body aircraft for long-range flights. It is expected that the fleet size will increase to 105 aircraft by 2025.
The Italian Minister of Industry said in July that it is expected that ITA will employ 2,750-2950 former Alitalia employees this year, increasing the total to 5550-5700 by 2025. About 4,000 employees are expected to join its ground service and maintenance department.
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