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ITA Airways Plans to Expand Long-Haul Network

ITA Airways Announces Ambitious Long-Haul Network Expansion
ITA Airways, the Italian flag carrier based at Rome Fiumicino Airport, has unveiled plans to significantly expand its long-haul network as part of a comprehensive five-year business strategy extending through 2030. The airline aims to introduce new routes connecting Rome with key destinations across North America, South America, Asia, and Africa. This expansion will be supported by a growing short-haul network designed to feed traffic into the long-haul services.
Fleet Modernization and Growth Strategy
Central to ITA Airways’ growth plan is a steady increase in its widebody fleet, with the carrier committing to adding one new widebody aircraft annually starting in 2026. The airline currently operates a fleet of approximately 100 aircraft, although 18 are inactive and 32 belong to previous generation models. The existing fleet includes a diverse mix of aircraft such as the A220-100, A220-300, A319-100, A320-200, A320-200N, A321-200NX(LR), A330-200, A330-900N, and A350-900.
ITA Airways anticipates receiving deliveries of three A220-300s, eleven A320-200Ns, two A321-200NX(LR)s, six A330-900Ns, and two A350-900s in the coming years. These additions will enable the airline to phase out older A320ceo and A330ceo models, with the fleet expected to average around 100 aircraft by 2030, entirely composed of new-generation models.
Target Markets and Strategic Partnerships
For its North American expansion, ITA Airways is focusing on United Airlines’ hubs at New York Newark and Houston Intercontinental. The carrier also plans to deepen its cooperation with Aerolíneas Argentinas on the existing Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini route. In Asia, ITA is reportedly considering new services to major hubs such as Mumbai International, Singapore Changi, and Osaka Kansai, aligning with Star Alliance members Air India, Singapore Airlines, and ANA (All Nippon Airways), respectively.
In Africa, ITA Airways is exploring opportunities to expand beyond its current narrowbody-served destinations, which include Cairo International, Tunis, Algiers, Accra, and Dakar Blaise Diagne International. Lagos and Abidjan have been identified as potential new destinations on the continent.
Alliance Membership and Joint Ventures
Looking ahead, ITA Airways aims to leverage synergies with Lufthansa Group airlines and secure membership in the Star Alliance by 2026. The carrier also intends to join the transatlantic A++ joint venture alongside Lufthansa, United Airlines, and Air Canada, further integrating its operations within the global aviation network.

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