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Air India unveils its first retrofitted 787 8 with fresh cabin and new livery

Automobile
Published on 24 April 2026
Air India unveils its first retrofitted 787 8 with fresh cabin and new livery

Upgrades done in California for a $400 million fleet push

Air India has unveiled the first retrofitted Boeing 787-8, complete with new cabin interiors and a refreshed livery. The aircraft was extensively upgraded at Boeing’s facility in California as part of a $400 million fleet modernization plan. The revamped jet adopts Air India’s latest widebody three-class configuration, signaling a broader rollout across the fleet.

  • Air India revealed updated interiors and new livery on a retrofitted 787-8
  • Upgrades were carried out at Boeing’s California facility
  • Modernization is part of a $400 million fleet enhancement plan
  • The aircraft now uses Air India’s latest three-class widebody layout
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