Air India Launches $400M Retrofit Program for B787-8 Fleet

Air India begins widebody retrofit, completion set for 2028

Air India has launched the modernization of its legacy widebody fleet, starting with 26 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners. The… The post Air India begins widebody retrofit, completion set for 2028 appeared first on Air Data News.

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Air India launches $400M retrofit program for B787-8 fleet

Air India has launched an extensive retrofit program for its widebody fleet as part of a $400 million fleet modernization plan. In July 2025, the airline’s Boeing 787-8 aircraft, registered VT-ANT, was sent to Boeing’s facility in California for the first phase of upgrades, with a second 787-8 scheduled to follow in October. According to an Air India statement released on August 10, both aircraft are expected to return to passenger service by De…

Air India confirms initiation of Boeing 787 retrofits; extends timeline of overall retrofit to 2028 - Live From A Lounge

Air India Retrofit efforts are gaining momentum, with the airline finally now starting work on the widebodies. The first 787 is in Victorville, and second one will go in October 2025. The entire exercise will wrap up by 2028 now. The post Air India confirms initiation of Boeing 787 retrofits; extends timeline of overall retrofit to 2028 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.