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Air India is introducing a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its long haul international services from February 2026. This is the first Dreamliner to join the mainline fleet after Tata Group's takeover in 2022, following title transfer in the US and arrival in Delhi. The aircraft seats 296 passengers in Business, Premium Economy, and Economy classes. The induction is part of a wider fleet modernisation plan, including five more wide body aircraft and retrofitting existing jets. The move strengthens Air India's global expansion and enhances passenger experience on international routes.
Air India will deploy its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on international long haul routes beginning in February 2026. The aircraft, the first Dreamliner added to Air India's mainline fleet after the Tata Group's acquisition in 2022, completed the title transfer at Boeing's Everett facility in the US before being flown to Delhi. This induction is part of Air India's ongoing effort to modernise its fleet and enhance international operations. Advertisement
The new Dreamliner is a line fit aircraft, meaning its cabin interiors were designed and built on the production line to meet Air India's specifications. It has 296 seats across Business, Premium Economy, and Economy classes. This ensures improved comfort and service quality on long international flights. Air India last received a line fit Dreamliner in 2017, when the airline was still government owned, highlighting the significance of this latest addition.
This addition is part of a broader fleet expansion and modernisation plan. Air India aims to induct five more wide body aircraft, including Boeing 787-9s and Airbus A350-1000s, over the course of 2026. The airline has placed large orders for 350 Airbus and 220 Boeing jets to support its international growth ambitions.
Alongside new deliveries, Air India is retrofitting many of its existing Boeing 787-8 aircraft with updated cabins and interiors. By the end of this year, nearly 60% of the wide body fleet is expected to feature modernised cabins, enhancing the passenger experience across its network.
Following the merger of Vistara into Air India, the combined group now operates over 300 aircraft. Of these, 185 are assigned to Air India, with the remainder to Air India Express. This expanded fleet allows the airline to increase international flight capacity, strengthen operational efficiency, and improve overall travel experience for passengers.
Source PTI
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