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Air India receives first line-fit Boeing 787-9; expects six more widebody aircrafts in 2026
Updated On: 19 January, 2026 06:30 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Air India marked a key milestone as its first line-fit, made-for-Air India Boeing 787-9 aircraft landed at IGI Airport, Delhi. The widebody jet features custom-configured cabins and signals the airline’s push for a world-class flying experience

Air India B 787-9 arrives in New Delhi. (Pic/Air India)
Air India on Monday marked a major milestone in its transformation journey as its first line-fit, made-for-Air India Boeing 787-9 aircraft landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. The arrival of the widebody aircraft at IGIA, Delhi, signifies the airline’s renewed focus on delivering a world-class flying experience to passengers.
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