# The first of 26 aircraft will undergo refurbishment and a livery change.

*business · news · 2026-04-14 · Livemint*

## Key points

- Air India's VT-ANT is the first widebody to complete retrofit under a $400 million programme.
- The retrofitted 787-8 introduces a three-class layout, adding Premium Economy and more Business seats.
- The first retrofitted 787-8 will operate daily on the Delhi–London Heathrow route from May 2026.
- All 26 aircraft are now scheduled for retrofit completion by mid-2027, after initial delays.
- A retrofitted 787-8 will also be deployed on the Mumbai–London route in July 2026.

**Companies:** Air India, Tata Group, Singapore Airlines Group, Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways
**Countries:** India, United States, Singapore

[Read the full story on Livemint](https://www.livemint.com/industry/air-india-s-first-boeing-787-8-retrofit-lands-in-india-premium-push-delays-what-s-next-explained-11776149401437.html)

---

Canonical: https://newsio.io/n/b31e6078-8d14-4b43-8a43-d1117f18fe51/the-first-of-26-aircraft-will-undergo-refurbishment-and-a-livery-change-the-400
Summarized by Newsio from Livemint. https://newsio.io/how-it-works