2022

ITA Airways

  • Brand Identity
  • Airline Branding
  • National Identity
  • Transportation
  • Premium Experience
  • Heritage
  • Iconography

Flying around the world with Italian charm.

Entrusted with the evolution of one of the most iconic Italian symbols, the project redefined the brand strategy and identity of ITA Airways, creating a new flag carrier designed to connect people beyond air travel.

The brand celebrates the pride of being Italian through a contemporary lens, allowing Italy to rise confidently into the sky while expressing the cultural richness and recognisable charm that define it worldwide. The name ITA, selected through a national and international poll, condenses the essence of the country and is paired with “Airways” to communicate a clear global ambition.

The visual identity draws inspiration from the image of the Italian flag floating across a clear blue sky. This concept translates into a distinctive metallic Azzurro Savoy livery that immediately evokes national identity and connects to the legacy of the “Azzurri”, a symbol of collective pride.

Italy’s past, present, and future are expressed through a curated system of icons inspired by architecture, industrial design, and the work of renowned Italian creatives. These elements form a dynamic pattern applied to the aircraft livery and extended across multiple brand touchpoints, creating a recognisable and flexible visual language.

Alongside the core identity, the “Volare” loyalty program was developed as an open and inclusive platform built on four key values: freedom, personalisation, choice, and connection. Its visual identity aligns seamlessly with the broader brand system and was introduced through a premium welcome experience.

ITA Airways logo on white background
ITA Airways typography destinations
ITA Airways eticket on smartphone
ITA Airways business card
ITA Airways poster showing all the details of the Airbus A350-900
ITA Airways stationery system
ITA Airways empennage detail with bespoke pattern
ITA Airways book "Born in 2021", with transparent blue case
ITA Airways screen showing timing of next flight to Milan

A system of icons inspired by Italian architecture, design, and creativity expresses the cultural depth of the country across all touchpoints.

ITA Airways advertising in Milan railways station, showing Volare logo, the fidelity program of ITA Airways
ITA Airways lightbox for baggage drop-off
ITA Airways annual report cover
ITA Airways advertising Sardina destination
Smartwatch showing ITA Airways ticket
Volare cards, the fidelity program of ITA Airways
ITA Airways Volare e-card on a smartphone
Premium box for Volare Exclusive
ITA Airways logo applied on Airbus A350-900

The metallic blue livery connects directly to national heritage, evoking the symbolism and pride associated with the “Azzurri”.

ITA Airways cargo shipment
ITA Airways city airbus urban air mobility
ITA Airways advertising on a digital screen inside an airport

The brand extends beyond transportation, positioning ITA Airways as a cultural ambassador of Italian lifestyle and identity.

ITA Airways typography destinations
ITA Airways logo on Airbus A350-900