Overview
- The Boeing 787-9, registered VT-AWA, arrived in New Delhi on January 11 following a non-stop ferry from Boeing’s Everett facility.
- Title transfer for the aircraft was completed at Everett on January 7 before its delivery to India.
- The jet is configured with 296 seats across Business, Premium Economy and Economy, featuring bespoke interiors installed on the production line.
- Air India plans six wide-body deliveries in 2026, including additional 787-9s and Airbus A350-1000s.
- The new 787-9 cabin will serve as the benchmark for retrofitting 26 legacy 787-8s, with several returning to service this year and the airline targeting 81% of international flights on upgraded aircraft by end-2026.