Air Italy takes delivery of first Irish Registered Boeing 737 MAX 8

EI-GFY Boeing 737 MAX 8 Air Italy Air Italy took delivery of it's first Irish Registered Boeing 737 MAX 8 EI-GFY construction number 64605 on Monday 14 May. The aircraft was delivered Paine Field direct to Shannon Airport and onwards to Milan Malpensa. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker said “It is truly a remarkable moment to be witnessing the launch of a new era in Italian aviation. The touchdown of Air Italy’s first Boeing B737 Max in new livery at Milan marks the beginning of a new travel experience for the people of Italy. Not only are we pleased to be part of this memorable moment, but we are delighted to be supporting it by leasing Air Italy with five Airbus A330-200 aircraft this year from the Qatar Airways fleet.” The new Boeing 737 Max aircraft features modern and spacious cabins, superior operating economics and a greater fuel efficiency. The air