Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Air India livery to be showcased next month

New Delhi/Hyderabad: The much-awaited Boeing 787 Dreamliner which is expected to be soon inducted into Air India's fleet will be on display at an air show in Hyderabad from March 14 in the flag carrier's livery.
"The 787 with the Air India specifications as well as interiors, colours and logo of the flag carrier will be in the country from March 12 till March 16, 2012," a senior Air India official said.
"The aircraft will be showcased at India Aviation 2012 in Hyderabad from March 14 to March 16. This will a chance for everyone to have a look and feel of the aircraft."
The aircraft boasts of reduced operating costs in terms of maintenance, 20 percent less fuel consumption and enable faster turnarounds, resulting in more flying hours.
The plane can fly up to 16,000 km non-stop and is suitable for long to medium-haul routes like Mumbai-Sydney, Delhi-Tokyo, Delhi-New York or Delhi-Toronto.
According to the official, AI's B-787 will be equipped with best-in class seats for its 256 passengers and would sport beautifully designed interiors with warm colours.
27/02/12 IANS/Economic Times

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