Nagpur: For nearly five years, a massive Boeing 777 stood silent on the tarmac, its future uncertain and its systems deteriorating with time.
Parked and largely written off during a turbulent phase for Air India, the aircraft became a symbol of neglect. Today, its dramatic revival at Nagpur has turned it into a story of engineering grit and the city's rising aviation significance.
The aircraft, registered as VT-ALL, had been grounded since February 2020. As months turned into years, critical systems became unserviceable, and the aircraft slipped out of operational planning. By the time Air India returned to the Tata Group in 2022, it was among 30 long-grounded aircraft inherited by the airline.
In May 2025, the aircraft was moved to the AI Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Nagpur, a decision that placed the city at the centre of one of Air India's most ambitious technical projects.
Engineers at the Nagpur facility undertook a complete nose-to-tail restoration, installing over 3,000 new components and completing more than 4,000 maintenance tasks. The project included around 80 critical modifications, including the highly complex longeron structural reinforcement.
Major assemblies such as engines, auxiliary power units, fan cowls and thrust reversers were replaced. Essential systems, from hydraulics and landing gear to avionics, oxygen supply and air conditioning, were painstakingly rebuilt, effectively reconstructing the aircraft from the inside out.
The restoration effort transformed Nagpur into a hub of high-end aviation engineering activity. Teams worked nearly round the clock, coordinating across multiple departments, including base maintenance, technical services, supply chain, and quality assurance.
12/04/2026 Nagpur Today/Dailyhunt
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