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Air India Completes First Phase of Legacy Retrofit With 27 A320neos Upgraded

The milestone advances a $400 million effort to standardize cabins across the carrier’s older fleet.

Overview

  • With new and integrated aircraft counted, 104 A320-family jets now feature refreshed interiors supporting 3,024 weekly flights on 82 routes.
  • The 27 upgraded A320neos introduce a three-class layout totaling 4,428 seats, including 216 business, 648 premium economy and 3,564 economy seats.
  • All seats now offer USB-A and USB-C power, with access to the ‘Vista Stream’ onboard entertainment service on personal devices.
  • Retrofits for 13 legacy A321 aircraft are scheduled to begin in 2026 as the narrowbody refresh continues.
  • Widebody work is underway with 787-8 upgrades targeting completion by mid-2027 and 777-300ER refits planned from early 2027 to October 2028, with timelines adjusted for supply-chain constraints.