Air India prepares to start international long-haul service with a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Economic Times
Economic Times
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Air India plans to deploy its first post-privatisation Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for international long-haul commercial service from February 2026.
Air India prepares to start international long-haul service with a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
A What happened
Air India completed the title transfer of its first line-fit Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Boeing’s Everett factory in Seattle on January 7, and the aircraft landed in Delhi on January 11. Air India expects the aircraft to enter international long-haul commercial service in February 2026. Air India expects to induct five more wide-body aircraft this year, including A350-1000s and B787-9s, as part of fleet modernization.
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Key insights

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    Fleet modernization target for wide-body interiors: Air India said nearly 60% of its wide-body fleet will have modern interiors by the end of this year.

Takeaways

Air India is moving a new line-fit Boeing 787-9 into international long-haul service in February 2026 while continuing wide-body inductions and cabin retrofit work across its fleet.

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