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(Press Release Input) Air India has unveiled its first retrofitted, twin-aisle B787-8 (registered VT-ANT), marking the successful completion of a nose-to-tail cabin refresh of the first of 26 B787 aircraft. The aircraft, which received comprehensive interior upgrades at Boeing’s Modification Center in Victorville, California, was subsequently painted in Air India’s striking new livery at AeroPro, an FAA Part-145 certified aircraft paint facility in San Bernardino, California. Refreshed cabins, upgraded experience As part of the retrofit, the aircraft interiors were completely reconfigured, transforming it from a two- class layout previously to a modern three-class configuration now with the installation of brand-new seats and inflight entertainment (IFE) system, and bringing the aircraft in line with Air India’s latest widebody product standards, as seen on its new bespoke Boeing 787-9 inducted in January 2026. The first B787 took close to 12,825 manhours over 45 days fo...

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By Neelam Mathews Feb 2, 2026 AI161 to London on Jan 1: The A350 behaved, as did the passengers including me. Written with the unfiltered honesty as a passenger, though my inner aviation nerd  took candid notes as it couldn’t stop noticing cabin details no one else cares about- Or do they? PS: I have avoided writing details on manufacturers of seats and cabin interiors as pax don’t really care as far as their expectations were met  - nm Here Goes- I hadn’t flown Air India in ages -back when Vistara was still Vistara and not part of the same family-so my expectations were firmly in check. But seeing the A350 on static display at Wings India 2024 jolted me. The cabin looked nothing like the airline I remembered. The layout was crisp, the finishes finally felt intentional, and the tiny touches-the quiet Maharaj on the salt‑and‑pepper tiffin‑dabba, the cutlery, the linen, the amenities-were unexpectedly thoughtful. But what dazzles on the ground is one thing; what holds up a...