MILAN Reuters - Alitalia successor ITA has signed a memorandum of understanding with France Airbus to buy 28 new jets, the carrier said on Thursday, adding that the first new aircraft will start flying in the first three months of next year.
The new italian carrier has also signed a contract with Air Lease Corp for the supply of 31 Airbus aircraft.
ITA is due to start flying in mid October, replacing Alitalia's carrier.