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Air India Completes First Phase of $400 Million Retrofit, Upgrades 104 A320-Family Jets

The program now moves to A321 refits in 2026 with B787 and B777 cabin overhauls scheduled through 2028.

Overview

  • Air India finished refurbishing 27 legacy A320neo aircraft, introducing a three‑class layout that adds premium economy.
  • The first phase brings the tally to 104 A320‑family planes with new or upgraded interiors now flying regular schedules.
  • The upgraded narrowbodies are deployed on 3,024 weekly flights across 82 domestic and short‑haul international routes.
  • The 27 A320neo refits installed 4,428 seats in total, including 648 premium economy, plus USB‑A/C power and access to the Vista Stream entertainment service.
  • A321 retrofits begin in 2026, legacy B787‑8 cabins are targeted to complete by mid‑2027, and 13 Boeing 777‑300ER refits are planned through October 2028, with the first 787 sent to a Boeing facility in California in July 2025.