Air India begins induction of retrofitted B787-8 aircraft with new interiors and three-class configuration, part of a broader fleet overhaul spanning Dreamliners, B777s, and A320 family jets.
Air India has taken delivery of its first refurbished Boeing 787-8, marking a key milestone in the Tata Group-owned airline’s ongoing widebody modernisation programme. The aircraft, registered VT-ANT, underwent a comprehensive cabin overhaul at Boeing’s modification facility in Victorville, California, followed by a full repaint in Air India’s new livery at an FAA-certified facility in San Bernardino.
While delivery was originally slated for February, delays pushed the timeline, with the induction now expected to trigger a steady pipeline of retrofits. A second B787-8 is already undergoing refurbishment.
The upgrade is part of a broader plan to revamp Air India’s legacy fleet with new interiors and branding. Over the next two years, all 26 Boeing 787-8 aircraft will be retrofitted with a three-class configuration comprising Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins.
The refurbished aircraft features new-generation Business Class seats that will also be deployed on incoming new Boeing 787-9s, ensuring product commonality across the Dreamliner fleet. Air India has already inducted its first 787-9, VT-AWA, directly from Boeing earlier this year.
13/04/2026 Akbar Merchant/Financial Express
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