The first aircraft in what will become a complete rollover of Air Italy’s fleet has been delivered to the Sardinia-based carrier. The airline is undergoing a major expansion as a result of Qatar Airways taking a 49% stake in its parent holding company; Qatar Airways is funneling aircraft from some of its orders with manufacturers to the Italian carrier. A Boeing 737-8—the first of 20—touched down in the company’s new livery at Milan-Malpensa airport May 14. The MAXs ...
