<div id="readability-page-1"><div id="parent_top_div"><p>Air India on Sunday said its retrofitting of the widebody fleet began last month and is scheduled to conclude by October 2028, as part of the airline’s $400 million fleet upgrade programme aimed at delivering a better flying experience and enhancing operational reliability.</p> <p>The first of 26 Boeing 787-8 aircraft (VT-ANT) flew to Boeing’s facility in Victorville, California, in July, and a second aircraft will depart for the same facility in October this year. Both are expected to return to service in December with new interiors featuring a three-class configuration, including Business, Premium Economy, and Economy, upgraded inflight entertainment systems,</p></div></div>

<p>Air India announced that it has begun retrofitting its widebody fleet as part of a $400 million upgrade program, aiming for completion by October 2028. The initiative is designed to enhance the flying experience and operational reliability. The first of 26 Boeing 787-8 aircraft has already been sent to Boeing's facility for upgrades, with the second scheduled for October. Both planes are expected to return to service in December, featuring new interiors and improved inflight entertainment systems.</p>

Aim to complete widebody planes' retrofit by October 2028: Air India