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The first of 26 aircraft will undergo refurbishment and a livery change.
Air India's VT-ANT is the first widebody to complete retrofit under a $400 million programme.
KEY POINTS
- 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.
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