Air Indias New 787 Makes Other Airlines Look Bad [EY35NNsS9EK]
Air India has officially unveiled its first retrofitted Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, marking a major milestone in the airline’s ongoing transformation journey. In this video, we take a closer look at what has changed inside this upgraded aircraft—from new Business Class suites with privacy doors to a fully refreshed Premium Economy and Economy cabin experience. This isn’t just a cabin refresh… it’s a complete nose-to-tail transformation. The retrofitted 787 now features a modern three-class configuration, upgraded inflight entertainment, redesigned interiors, and Air India’s brand-new livery—bringing it in line with the airline’s latest widebody standards. But this is just the beginning. Air India plans to retrofit 26 Boeing 787 aircraft as part of a $400 million fleet modernization program, with further upgrades planned for its 777-300ER fleet. Once completed, these changes will impact 300+ weekly long-haul flights connecting India to destinations across Europe, the UK, and Australia. This video breaks down: What’s new inside Air India’s retrofitted 787 Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy upgrades Timeline and scale of the retrofit program What this means for Air India’s global strategy With competition heating up in international aviation, Air India is clearly aiming to reposition itself as a premium global airline.