Ceremonies Mark Delivery of Air India’s First 787

Air India plans to finally take off with its first Boeing 787 tomorrow on a flight to Delhi from Charleston, South Carolina, following an impromptu delivery ceremony today and months of bureaucratic wrangling over program delay compensation.
“Today is a great day for Air India as the most technologically advanced and fuel-efficient airplane in the world joins our fleet,” said Rohit Nandan, Air India chairman and managing director. “The 787 will allow Air India to open new routes in a dynamic marketplace and provide the best in-flight experience for our passengers.”
Holding a firm order for 27 Dreamliners, Air India becomes the fifth airline in the world to take delivery of a 787. The airplane’s cabin carries 18 business-class seats and 238 economy-class seats.
06/09/12 Gregory Polek/AIN Online

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