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Air India inks 10 year Thales deal to maintain new in flight entertainment across 57 aircraft
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Published on 24 April 2026
57 planes get 4K screens and Bluetooth—maintenance covered too
Air India has signed a 10-year in-flight entertainment (IFE) maintenance agreement with French aerospace firm Thales, covering 57 aircraft including new Boeing and Airbus models. The upgrade brings advanced passenger features such as 4K screens and Bluetooth, while the long-term maintenance pact is designed to improve uptime and strengthen Air India’s engineering capabilities as the fleet modernization rolls out.
- Air India partnered with Thales for 10-year IFE maintenance
- Deal covers 57 aircraft across Boeing and Airbus fleets
- New systems include 4K screens and Bluetooth connectivity
- Move targets better passenger experience and stronger engineering
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