Air Italy has unveiled the first aircraft featuring its new livery.
A Boeing 737 Max 8 has been painted with the scheme, which incorporates the maroon shade prominent in the branding of shareholder Qatar Airways.
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Air Italy, formerly Meridiana, had only previously shown the livery as a digital mock-up.
In March, the full-service carrier announced that it would be adding five A330-200s and three 737 Max 8s to its fleet as the summer season commences.
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The aircraft are being leased from 49% shareholder Qatar Airways as Air Italy embarks on a rapid short- and long-haul expansion programme with Milan Malpensa as its focus.
Flights under the new brand name commenced on 1 March, operated with 737s and Boeing 767s still bearing Meridiana's livery. Those aircraft will be phased out as the leased A330s and 737 Max 8s enter the fleet.
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In May 2019, the airline is set to begin receiving Boeing 787s, also leased from Qatar Airways.
Air Italy will have a fleet size of 50 aircraft by 2022, its majority owner Alisarda and Qatar Airways envision.
Source: Cirium Dashboard
