Air India has kicked off a $400 million retrofit program for its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner fleet, marking a significant step in its ongoing cabin modernization drive. The news comes almost a year after the Indian flag carrier began its narrowbody aircraft retrofit program.

The first of the airline’s 26 787-8s was ferried to a Boeing facility in California in July 2025. The second Boeing 787-8 is scheduled to be flown to the Boeing facility in October, with both aircraft set to return to service featuring refreshed cabins in December. Upgrades for the entire 787-8 fleet are slated for completion by mid-2027, the Indian flag carrier confirmed in a press release.

Upgraded Interiors For Boeing 787-8s

Air India has recently faced criticism from passengers over outdated cabins, cleanline

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