Inside Air India’s biggest upgrade yet: Brand-new Boeing 787-9 arrives

Key Highlights

• Air India received its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on January 11, 2026.
• The aircraft was delivered with custom interiors directly from Boeing's production line.
• It completed a non-stop ferry flight from Everett, USA, to New Delhi lasting nearly 17 hours.
• The Dreamliner will begin international long-haul service in February 2026.
• This is the first Dreamliner to join Air India's fleet since its privatization.