Air India to Upgrade Dreamliners for Smoother Operations

Quick Summary

• Upgrade Declaration: Air India plans upgrades to avionics and critical components of 26 legacy Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft under a Reliability Enhancement Program.
• crash Incident context: Operational issues and thorough checks followed a 2025 Ahmedabad crash of a Gatwick-bound Dreamliner,killing 260 people.
• Retrofit Timeline:

– First retrofitted aircraft flown to Victorville, California in July; second scheduled for October.Expected service return for both by December 2025.- Entire fleet upgrade completion projected by mid-2027; offering three-class configurations (Business, Premium Economy, Economy).

• Maintenance Details:

– Seven legacy Dreamliners undergoing heavy D-checks at Victorville, ensuring long-term operational reliability.

• extended Retrofits:

– Boeing’s service bulletins guiding modifications to minimize disruptions.
– Legacy A320neo fleet retrofits are nearing September completion (16 out of 27 finished). legacy A321ceo planes now included despite earlier retirement plans.

• Future Boeing Aircraft Retrofit Plans: Additional upgrades for legacy Boeing777-300ER slotted from early-mid (2017 completions).

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