Air India begins retrofitting Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners in $400-million fleet revamp
Seven of the 26 Dreamliners will also undergo heavy scheduled maintenance during the process. The upgrades are expected to improve the aircrafts' operational dependability, particularly on long-haul international routes."The retrofits will bring our older aircraft up to the standards of the newest in our fleet," an Air India spokesperson said. "Passengers will notice improved comfort, and our crews will benefit from more reliable operations".On the narrowbody side, Air India's A320neo retrofit programme - which began in September 2024 - is running on schedule. The project covers 27 legacy A320neo aircraft, all of which are being fitted with new cabins.The airline says the upgraded interiors will offer passengers a better in-flight experience and allow the jets to be deployed on key domestic and short-haul international sectors.The pace of the narrowbody project has quickened since the addition of a third modification line at GMR's MRO facility in Hyderabad earlier this year.As of August 9, 2025, 16 A320neo aircraft have been retrofitted. The 15th returned to service on August 9 and the 16th is due back on August 11. The remaining 11 aircraft are expected to be completed by September 2025.The combined work on the A320neo and Boeing 787-8 fleets is part of Air India's broader transformation plan under the Tata Group, which took over the airline in early 2022. The carrier has also placed record orders for new aircraft and is investing in digital systems, crew training and ground operations."This is not just about new seats or fresher cabins - it's about ensuring reliability, reducing delays, and giving passengers a better experience overall," the spokesperson said. "When the retrofit programme concludes next year, our fleet will be better positioned to meet the demands of a growing network."The retrofit projects are scheduled to finish by September 2025, with the refreshed aircraft progressively entering service over the coming months.- EndsTune InTrending Reel
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